John Virgo: Snooker great passes away at the age of 79 ...
Former player and broadcaster John Virgo has died at the age of 79, World Snooker has announced.
www.skysports.comJohn Virgo, the former professional snooker player and long-time BBC commentator, has recently died at age 79. He was well-known for winning the UK Championship in 1979 and for his later broadcasting work, including co-hosting Big Break. Tributes have poured in from the snooker community and fans around the world. If you’d like, I can pull together a concise summary of reliable obituary notices and notable career highlights.