Two-time world darts champion Jocky Wilson died on Saturday night, Fife police have confirmed.

Wilson, 62, turned professional in 1979 and rose to fame after he claimed the 1982 and 1989 World Championships.

A Fife police spokesperson told the BBC: "The death is non-suspicious and due to a medical matter."

Speaking to the Sun on Sunday, 13-times world champion Phil Taylor paid tribute, saying:  "We owe Jocky so much. Jocky really was a true legend."

The Kirkcaldy-native had recently been suffering with the lung disorder chronic pulmonary obstructive disease.

Fife emergency services were called to his home in the town at 2100 GMT but he was deceased at the scene when an ambulance arrived.

Wilson's career saw him challenge Englishman Eric Bristow and John Lowe for the sport's major honours before his retirement in 1995.

His first victory in the World Championship came in 1982 when he beat Lowe 5-3 in the final.

Seven years later, he beat his other great rival Bristow 6-4, in a match where the "Crafty Cockney" had recovered from 5-0 down to find himself at 5-4 and 2-2 in the tenth set.

From his debut at the World Championship in 1979 until 1991, Wilson managed to reach at least the quarter-finals of the tournament on every single occasion.

Wilson also lifted the British Professional Championship four-times between 1981 and 1988, as well as the British Open and Matchplay titles.

Former World Champion Raymond van Barneveld tweeted:  "Sad to hear Jocky Wilson died at age 62 he was a great player and i have many good memories of him RIP champ"

Darts player Steve Beaton said:  "RIP Jocky Wilson. What a sad day for darts, my thoughts go out to his family. What a legend I always had a laugh when Jocky was around"