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Snooker legend Virgo dies aged 79

John Virgo, UK snooker champion and iconic BBC commentator, was active until recently and inducted into the World Snooker Tour Hall of Fame three years ago.

  • On Wednesday, John Virgo, former professional snooker player and broadcaster, died aged 79 at his home in Spain, World Snooker Tour and Jason Francis announced.
  • A former UK champion, Virgo won the 1979 UK Championship and other titles including the 1980 Bombay International and 1984 Professional Snooker League, then built a broadcasting career co-hosting BBC's Big Break after his 1994 retirement.
  • At the Masters last month, Virgo was commentating for the BBC, with tributes flooding in from Joe Perry, fans, and the snooker community.
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Live updates as tributes flood in after John Virgo dies aged 79

Live updates as tributes flood in after John Virgo dies aged 79

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Snooker legend John Virgo, host of ‘Big Break,' dies at 79

Snooker legend and a household name among the snooker broadcast community, John Virgo has passed away at age 79.Throughout the 70s and early 80s, John Virgo made his mark on the sport, becoming the ultimate snooker...

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Snooker icon John Virgo dies at age 79

John Virgo, a British snooker icon who gained popularity as a player and commentator, has died. He was 79.

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Snooker legend and commentator John Virgo dies aged 79 as tributes paid

John Virgo, who has died aged 79, was known for his playing career in snooker as well as being a commentator for the sport on the BBC

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Snooker legend John Virgo dies aged 79 as tributes pour in

The legendary snooker commentator from Salford and former UK Championship winner has died at the age of 79

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BBC's voice of snooker John Virgo dies aged 79

‘Heartbreaking to share the news that we've lost the great 'JV' John Virgo this morning,’ said World Seniors Snooker chairman Jason Francis

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Daily Mirror broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
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