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John Virgo dies aged 79

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  • John Virgo dies at 79 in Spain, ending a career that spanned snooker play and BBC commentary.
  • Virgo's BBC career elevated snooker on screen, co-hosting Big Break and becoming the sport's trusted voice.
  • Virgo reached a career-high world ranking of No. 10 and captured the 1979 UK Championship, marking his peak as a player.

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Snooker legend John Virgo dies aged 79 as tributes pour in for BBC commentator

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Snooker legend John Virgo dies aged 79 as tributes pour in for BBC commentator

Snooker player and popular broadcaster and commentator John Virgo dies aged 79

https://news.sky.com/story/snooker-player-and-popular-broadcaster-and-commentator-john-virgo-dies-aged-79-13503060News.sky.com
Snooker player and popular broadcaster and commentator John Virgo dies aged 79

John Virgo, former snooker player and broadcaster, dies aged 79

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John Virgo, former snooker player and broadcaster, dies aged 79

John Virgo: Snooker great passes away at the age of 79, World Snooker announce

https://www.skysports.com/more-sports/snooker/news/12243/13503096/john-virgo-snooker-great-passes-away-at-the-age-of-79-world-snooker-announceSkysports.com
John Virgo: Snooker great passes away at the age of 79, World Snooker announce

Snooker legend John Virgo dies aged 79 as tributes pour in for iconic star

https://metro.co.uk/2026/02/04/snooker-legend-john-virgo-dies-aged-79-tributes-pour-iconic-star-26702092/Metro.co.uk
Snooker legend John Virgo dies aged 79 as tributes pour in for iconic star

Snooker legend John Virgo dies aged 79

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Snooker legend John Virgo dies aged 79

BBC icon John Virgo dies aged 79 just weeks after last snooker commentary

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BBC icon John Virgo dies aged 79 just weeks after last snooker commentary

Snooker legend John Virgo dies aged 79

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Snooker legend John Virgo dies aged 79

BBC snooker legend John Virgo's family he leaves behind after death aged 79

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BBC snooker legend John Virgo's family he leaves behind after death aged 79

Snooker legend and BBC star John Virgo dies aged 79

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Snooker legend and BBC star John Virgo dies aged 79

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