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John Virgo remembered as ‘great mate’ who ‘transcended the sport’ of snooker

John Virgo remembered as ‘great mate’ who ‘transcended the sport’ of snooker

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

Ronnie O’Sullivan, John Parrott, and Stephen Fry led tributes to Virgo following his death aged 79.

Snooker great John Virgo dies aged 79

Snooker great John Virgo dies aged 79

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

He was an established part of the BBC’s snooker coverage as a commentator.