The creator of the fan-favourite 1990s game show Bullseye has sadly passed away at the age of 91, his family confirmed. Andrew Wood and comic Norman Vaughan co-created the legendary darts-themed game show in 1980. It didn't take long for it to catapult to fame and become an ITV mainstay in the 80s and 90s.

His daughter, Laura Wood, confirmed his passing on the popular social media site, LinkedIn. She revealed that her father died on Sunday (November 16) in a heartfelt 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."

It comes shortly after the show was rebooted by ITV, reaching a whole new generation of viewers. Andrew applied to trademark the name Bullseye across a range of merchandise, including everything from aftershave and jewellery to clothing and chocolates.

The original consolation prize merchandise that each participant received 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, aptly named 'Bully' and chalk holders. The show originally ran for 13 series, hosted by Jim Bowen from 1981 to 1996.

Andrew's daughter went on to share some of the down-to-earth advice her father gave her while he hosted the show. She recalled: "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 news became public, tributes have been flooding in about the "wonderful person" and a "great man" who left a lasting impression on the TV industry.

ITV brought back the much-loved show last year for an unexpected Christmas special, this time hosted by Freddie Flintoff, following a growing love for darts after teen sensation Luke Littler's success. Freddie said 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!"