Bullseye legend dies at 91 as family confirm news with sad post: 'Leaves a wonderful legacy'

The creator of Bullseye, Andrew Wood, has died at 91, his daughter has shared.

The writer created the iconic ITV game show, which first aired in 1981, alongside comedian Norman Vaughan.

The show, which became a TV fan-favourite, aired on ITV for 15 years.

It was initially headed up by TV star Jim Bowen, before being revived under the stewardship of cricket legend Freddie Flintoff.

Mr Wood's daughter, Laura, announced over the weekend that her father had passed away.

She wrote on LinkedIn: "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.

"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."

"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."