Andrew Wood, who co-created the iconic darts-themed game show Bullseye in 1980 and opened Kingston's first-ever record store, has died at the age of 91, his daughter Laura Wood has confirmed in a heartbreaking statement.

The legendary darts-themed game show, co-created with comic Norman Vaughan in 1980, quickly became a hit and was a staple on ITV throughout the 80s and 90s.

Andrew's daughter, Laura Wood, announced his passing on the social media platform, LinkedIn. She shared that her father died on Sunday, 16 November in a touching statement.

It read: "On Sunday morning, my Mum and I said a goodbye that we always knew was coming, but so desperately never wanted to.

"Most people will know him as the man (the legend) who created Bullseye. I simply know him as Dad. I'm struggling to find the words to fully describe this immense loss, but I was so incredibly proud to be his daughter. A pride that now sits alongside grief.

"Dad led a life that, quite frankly, many can only dream of, from working with Don Arden, the Godfather of Rock, to cutting F1 drivers' hair, owning the first record shop in Kingston-upon-Thames, to creating Bullseye, and so much more in between."

"The man I knew, although a little calmer in lifestyle, was never anything but driven, passionate, and relentless in his vision. He knew with Bullseye that he had a hit on his hands, and my goodness, he was right."

She concluded: "He taught me that you have to believe in yourself, your goals, and your dreams, because if you don't, no one else will. He leaves behind the most wonderful legacy with Bullseye, and I can only hope I can continue to make him proud by carrying his creation forward."

This news comes shortly after ITV rebooted the show, introducing it to a new generation of viewers. Andrew had applied to trademark the name Bullseye for a range of merchandise, spanning from aftershave and jewellery to clothing and chocolates, reports the Express.

The original consolation prize merchandise given to each participant on the show was a tankard for men or a silver goblet for women, a bendy rubber doll of the show's brown bull mascot, fittingly named 'Bully', and chalk holders.

The show originally aired for 13 series, hosted by Jim Bowen from 1981 to 1996.

 Laura continued to share some of the grounded advice her father gave her while he hosted the show.

She remembered: "Call me if anyone gives you any ****, he would say before every meeting I ever went to about Bullseye. His fatherly protectiveness is fiercely present right up until the very end.

"I will miss those words and the security of knowing that no one ever had my back more than he did. Thank you for being my Dad. Enjoy your new chapter and the party in the stars that you are no doubt having tonight. I'll see you again one day," which she signed off with a kiss.

Since the announcement, tributes have poured in celebrating the "wonderful person" and "great man" who made an indelible mark on the television industry.

ITV revived the cherished programme last year for a surprise Christmas special, with Freddie Flintoff taking on hosting duties, capitalising on renewed enthusiasm for darts following teenage sensation Luke Littler's meteoric rise.

Freddie commented at the time: "I love the darts, Bullseye was one of my favourite shows as a kid. You can't beat a bit of Bully!"