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Darts legend Phil Taylor struggling with arthritis as 63-year-old ‘in pain’ even in bedPhil Taylor has opened up about his struggle with arthritis aged 63 years old.Phil Taylor playing at the World Darts Championships in 2017. (Image: Getty)Darts legend Phil Taylor revealed he has been diagnosed with arthritis and is currently experiencing ‘nightmare’ symptoms. Taylor is widely regarded as the greatest darts player of all time, having won a whopping 16 world championships during his stint as a professional.Luke Littler trolls Jurgen Klopp after Man Utd beat Liverpool in FA CupMichael van Gerwen ally explains reason darts star stormed out of interviewPhil ‘The Power’ Taylor has remained active in the darts scene following his retirement, with the Stoke-on-Trent-born star competing in various senior competitions. Taylor had recently announced his intention to step away from the sport altogether following the conclusion of the World Senior Darts tour at the end of the year.But now, to make matters worse for Taylor, he has also disclosed his struggles with arthritis. A condition that affects the joints and connective tissues around the body, on his diagnosis Taylor told Online Darts: “I’m doing everything that I can, because I have arthritis in my hip. I cannot turn right, so I’m not throwing straight. I don’t know why, my darts are going over in the fives.”I’ve had to sit and think about it. So, hopefully in the next month I can shed a bit more weight get rid of this pain. It’s a nightmare. It’s seven days a week and 24 hours a day. Even if you turn over in bed at night, you’re in pain.”2010 Ladbrokes.com World Darts Championship – FinalsPhil Taylor holds the record for the most World Darts Championship wins. (Image: Getty)He later added: “That match killed my leg, it killed my back, it killed everything,” he said soon after leaving the venue. “It’s awful when you’re up there and you have people cheering you on.