John Virgo: Snooker great passes away at the age of 79, World Snooker announce
- Posted on February 4, 2026
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John Virgo: Snooker great passes away at the age of 79, World Snooker announce

John Virgo, the snooker legend, has passed away at the age of 79; Virgos 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