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John Virgo dies aged 79 as tributes paid to snooker legend

John Virgo was a snooker icon
John Virgo was a snooker icon (Getty Images)
  • Snooker legend John Virgo has died at the age of 79, as announced by the World Snooker Tour.
  • Virgo, who won the UK Championship in 1979, was widely celebrated for his extensive broadcasting career.
  • He was a prominent commentator for the BBC's snooker coverage, known for his iconic catchphrase 'Where's the cue ball going?'.
  • Virgo also featured on the popular 1990s snooker show Big Break and was renowned for his trick shots on the exhibition circuit.
  • The World Snooker Tour expressed profound sadness at his passing, extending condolences to his family and loved ones.

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