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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 Open in Mirror.co.uk
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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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Snooker player and popular broadcaster and commentator John Virgo dies aged 79

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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

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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

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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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