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Snooker legend John Virgo dies aged 79 as tributes pour in for BBC commentator
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- Peers and fans, including Ronnie O'Sullivan, paid heartfelt tributes, underscoring Virgo's warmth as both player and broadcaster who shaped snooker coverage.
- Virgo's 18-year pro career peaked with World Championship semi-finals in 1979, the same year he won the UK Championship, before transitioning to broadcasting stardom.
- News outlets note Virgo died at his Spain home shortly after commentating the BBC Masters final, highlighting the suddenness of his passing.
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