Snooker great John Virgo has died at the age of 79. Former world champion John Parrott worked alongside Virgo in the BBC commentary box and said he “transcended the sport” and “loved a joke”. He told BBC Sport: “John was a tremendous competitor and a very good break-builder, brilliant among the pink and black. He was a brilliant character.”Everyone at World Snooker Tour is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of legendary snooker player and broadcaster John Virgo, aged 79. “Everyone at World Snooker Tour is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of legendary snooker player and broadcaster John Virgo, aged 79,” a WST statement read.

Source: Irish Examiner February 04, 2026 17:09 UTC