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Snooker legend and BBC commentator John Virgo has died aged 79. Virgo enjoyed an 18-year professional career, winning the UK Championship and reaching the semi-finals of the World Championship in 1979 ...

John Virgo, the legendary snooker player and commentator, has died at the age of 79. Virgo was one of the best snooker players in the world during the 1970s and 1980s, winning the UK Championship in ...

Former player and broadcaster John Virgo has died at the age of 79, World Snooker has announced. Virgo's most notable victory was in the final of the 1979 UK Championship, where he defeated Terry ...

John Virgo arrived early for snooker’s golden age – but his unintended tardiness almost cost him his crowning moment on the baize. Virgo, who has died at the age of 79, is best known for questioning ...

Snooker great John Virgo has died at the age of 79, World Snooker Tour has announced. Virgo, who won the UK Championship in 1979, enjoyed a long and storied career but was perhaps best known for his ...

Legendary snooker commentator John Virgo has sadly died aged 79. Virgo was known as the voice of the sport, making his final appearance on the BBC for last month's Masters tournament. As a player, the ...

As well as commentating, he also co-hosted the BBC's Big Break game show for 11 years. Virgo won four non-ranking titles during his career including the 1979 UK Championship. JV was inducted into the ...

Jim Davidson has led the tributes to his Big Break co-host John Virgo after the snooker icon died at the age of 79. Virgo was one of the best snooker players in the world during his playing days, ...

Snooker great John Virgo has died at the age of 79. Virgo, who won the UK Championship in 1979, enjoyed a long and storied career but was perhaps best known for his work as a broadcaster. He was an ...

The BBC have released a statement after the heartbreaking death of their legendary commentator and TV host John Virgo. Tributes poured in on Wednesday morning as the 'voice of snooker' passed away at ...