John Virgo, former snooker participant and broadcaster, dies aged 79 | Snooker

Snooker nice John Virgo has died on the age of 79, World Snooker Tour has introduced.

Virgo, who received the UK Championship in 1979, loved an extended and storied profession however was maybe finest recognized for his work as a broadcaster. He was a longtime a part of the BBC’s snooker protection as a commentator, well-known for his catchphrase of ‘The place’s the cue ball going?’.

Virgo was additionally well-known for his function on the Nineties snooker present Huge Break and was an everyday on the exhibition circuit together with his huge array of trick photographs.

“Everybody at World Snooker Tour is deeply saddened to study of the passing of legendary snooker participant and broadcaster John Virgo, aged 79,” a WST assertion learn. “Our ideas are together with his household and family members. Relaxation in peace, JV.”