John Virgo, who has died at the age of 79, succeeded Ted Lowe as the BBC’s “voice of snooker” following a playing and entertainment career that made him a household name. A winner of the UK ...

With his colourful waistcoats, booming catchphrases and dazzling trick shots, John Virgo was one of Britain’s most recognisable snooker stars – but behind the TV smiles lay a private battle that ...

John Virgo's widow has praised the snooker great as the 'love of my life and my best friend' after he died aged 79 just days before their 16th wedding anniversary. Virgo, who won the UK Championship ...

John Virgo, the legendary snooker player and commentator, has died at the age of 79. Virgo was one of the best snooker players in the world during the 1970s and 1980s, winning the UK Championship in ...

John Virgo, who has died aged 79, was an accomplished snooker player who achieved wider fame as a commentator and television personality, including appearing as a sidekick to Jim Davidson in the game ...

John Virgo, the much-loved snooker player and commentator, has died at the age of 79. Best known for his distinctive voice and the iconic catchphrase "Where's the cue ball going?", Virgo's career ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. John Virgo pictured at the Embassy World Champions in April 1990. (ALLSTAR PICTURE LIBRARY, Allstar Picture Library Ltd) Former ...

John Virgo, a British snooker icon who gained popularity as a player and commentator, has died. He was 79. Virgo's death was announced by the World Snooker Tour on Wednesday. It did not state a cause ...

John Virgo's presence will be sorely missed as the World Snooker Championship begins at the Crucible on Saturday, months after his passing at the age of 79. The legendary snooker figure died in Spain ...