Andrew Wood, the co-creator of the iconic darts-based game show Bullseye, has died at the age of 91. His daughter Laura confirmed the news on LinkedIn, paying tribute to her father's remarkable life and legacy.
Wood created Bullseye in 1980 alongside Norman Vaughan. The show, originally hosted by the late Jim Bowen, combined general knowledge questions with darts, offering contestants the chance to win prizes. The format proved enduringly popular and was revived by ITV in recent years with cricketer Andrew Flintoff as host.
In her tribute, Laura described her father as a driven and passionate visionary who believed in his creation. She said: 'He knew with Bullseye that he had a hit on his hands, and my goodness, he was right.' She added that he taught her to believe in herself and her dreams.
Beyond Bullseye, Wood led a varied career that included working with music promoter Don Arden, cutting Formula 1 drivers' hair, and owning the first record shop in Kingston-upon-Thames. His daughter said he 'led a life that quite frankly many can only dream of'.
