John Virgo, the snooker legend, has passed away at the age of 79; Virgo’s most notable victory was in the final of the 1979 UK Championship, where he defeated Terry Griffiths and he was also famous as co-host of the Big Break television show
Last Updated: 04/02/26 9:46am
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 Griffiths.
Other key career wins include the 1980 Bombay International, 1980 Pontins Professional and the 1984 Professional Snooker League.
He co-hosted TV show Big Break with comedian Jim Davidson during the 1990s.
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