Eric Bristow's former I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! have taken to social media to pay tribute to the darts legend who sadly passed away unexpectedly yesterday (April 5th) aged 60.
Eric suffered a fatal heart attack, with the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) and its chairman Barry Hearn announcing the 'sad news' yesterday evening. And now many of the star's 2012 I'm a Celebrity camp mates, including Coronation Street's Helen Flanagan and David Haye have remembered him in their heartfelt posts.
Colin Baker paid his respects, saying: "So very sad to hear about Eric Bristow tonight. He kept me sane and focused in I'm a Celeb and was a funny, forthright no nonsense friend. My thoughts are with his family. I'll miss him."
Boxer David Haye said: "So sad to hear darts legend & great guy, Eric Bristow passed away," he wrote. "I was fortunate to spend 3 weeks as his campmate living in the jungle, even on the toughest of days his dry sense of humour & quick wit truly made the trip memorable."
Made in Chelsea's Hugo Taylor paid tribute to Eric, saying: "Deeply saddened to hear that Eric has left us. His immense Sporting talent, humour & warmth will be missed. #RIPEricBristow."
Coronation Street's Helen Flanagan, who appeared on the show alongside Eric in 2012, said: "Really sad to hear about Eric Bristow thoughts are with his family x".
In a statement released yesterday, Barry Hearn said: "[Eric] was a tremendous player and a huge character and even after his retirement fans would travel for miles to meet him and see him play.
"Eric was never afraid of controversy, but he spoke as he found and was honest and straightforward, which is what people admired about him. The PDC, and the sport of darts, will miss him."