STOKE-ON-TRENT, ENGLAND — The world of darts has been plunged into shock after legendary 16-time world champion Phil Taylor was placed into an induced coma following a devastating fall at his home late Friday night, according to fictional reports from close family sources.
The 65-year-old icon, widely regarded as the greatest player in darts history, reportedly suffered a severe traumatic brain injury after slipping on a staircase. Emergency responders arrived within minutes and transported him to Royal Stoke University Hospital, where neurosurgeons performed emergency procedures to relieve pressure on his brain.
Doctors are said to have placed Taylor into a medically induced coma to stabilize his condition and minimize further neurological damage. A somber statement attributed to hospital officials described his condition as “critical but stable,” adding that the next 72 hours would be crucial in determining his prognosis.
Fans gathered outside the hospital overnight, many wearing black-and-yellow shirts in tribute to “The Power,” lighting candles and chanting his name. Social media erupted with messages of support from players across the darts community and beyond, praising Taylor’s unmatched legacy that transformed the sport into a global spectacle.
Former rivals and protégés credited him with inspiring generations, noting that his dominance across three decades redefined professionalism in darts. One emotional message read: “You taught us how to win, how to fight, and how to believe. Now it’s our turn to believe for you.”
Family representatives urged the public to respect their privacy while thanking supporters worldwide for the outpouring of prayers. “Phil is a fighter,” the statement said. “If anyone can hit a comeback from this position, it’s him.”
As uncertainty looms, the darts world holds its breath—hoping the man who produced countless