Stefan Lord: key obituary facts
Is Stefan Lord dead? Yes. Stefan Lord died on October 15, 2026, at age 71.
Cause of death: Stefan Lord's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Stefan Lord known for?
He was a Swedish darts player.
More about Stefan Lord
Stefan Lord, a Swedish darts player, died on October 15, 2026, aged 71.
Born in Stockholm on December 4, 1954, he competed in British Darts Organisation events during the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s, becoming one of Sweden’s most successful players. A former professional, Lord appeared in ten BDO World Darts Championships, beginning with the inaugural tournament in 1978.
He reached the semi-finals that year, where he lost to John Lowe. His best finish came in 1982, when he placed third after defeating Bobby George 2-1. Lord’s final World Championship appearance was in 1988, ending with a first-round loss to Paul Lim. He also reached the semi-finals of the Winmau World Masters in 1981 and finished runner-up at the 1983 North American Open. Among his most notable achievements were two victories in the News of the World Darts Championship, in 1978 and 1980. With those wins, he became the first overseas player to win the tournament and one of only seven players to claim the title more than once. His record across major competitions included appearances at the sport’s world championship over a decade, as well as success in one of darts’ established tournaments.