John Virgo, the former snooker player and long-time broadcaster, has died aged 79. He was best known for his UK Championship win in 1979 and for his iconic BBC commentary on snooker shows like Big Break.
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- The World Snooker Tour and major outlets reported his passing from his home in Spain, with tributes highlighting his character and contributions to the sport.[2][3]
- Tributes from colleagues and the snooker community underscore his impact as both a player and a broadcaster who helped popularize the game on television.[4][6]
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John Virgo was an excellent snooker player, a hugely popular TV figure, and one of the great voices of his beloved sport.
www.bbc.comWatch the latest from ITV News - 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.
www.itv.comSnooker great John Virgo has died at the age of 79, World Snooker Tour has announced
www.theguardian.comTributes have been paid to the iconic player - whose larger-than-life personality made him beloved by TV audiences.
news.sky.comJohn Virgo, former snooker player and broadcaster, dies aged 79
newzealand.shafaqna.comFormer player and broadcaster John Virgo has died at the age of 79, World Snooker has announced.
www.skysports.comVirgo was one of the best snooker players in the world during his pomp before becoming a household name by co-presenting ‘Big Break’ and delivering iconic lines of snooker commentary
www.independent.co.ukVirgo, who won the UK Championship in 1979, enjoyed a long and storied career but was perhaps best known for his work as a broadcaster. ITV National News
www.itv.comFormer player and broadcaster John Virgo has died at the age of 79, World Snooker has announced.
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