BBC’s iconic snooker commentator and Massive Break host John Virgo has died on the age of 79.
John Virgo has died on the age of 79. (Picture: Getty)
The BBC have launched a press release after the heartbreaking loss of life of their legendary commentator and TV host John Virgo. Tributes poured in on Wednesday morning because the ‘voice of snooker’ handed away on the age of 79, after many years of labor for the broadcaster after his retirement as knowledgeable participant.
He loved a stellar 18-year profession, profitable the 1979 UK Championship along with 4 non-ranking titles. Virgo co-presented the TV programme Massive Break from 1991 to 2002 with Jim Davidson, and took up a job commentating on snooker for the BBC, together with his final message coming on the Masters simply over two weeks in the past.
The BBC’s assertion learn: “Some unhappy information to carry you. Snooker legend and BBC commentator John Virgo has died aged 79. Our ideas are together with his household, mates and colleagues.”
Virgo had been inducted into the World Snooker Corridor of Fame after an unimaginable enjoying profession, however he was maybe most well-known for his efforts away from the skilled tour.
His present with Davidson was vastly common and in retirement took half in a number of exhibition occasions, the place Virgo turned identified for pulling off mesmerising trick photographs.
World Seniors Snooker chairman Jason Francis introduced the information of Virgo’s on social media, writing: “Heartbreaking to share the information that we have misplaced the good ‘JV’ John Virgo this morning, he handed away in Spain. Rosie and Brooke-Leah would love everybody to know. Our hearts exit to them each, Gary and the grandchildren.
John Virgo commentating for the BBC. (Picture: Getty)
“JV was doing what he beloved to do proper up till the tip, entertaining everybody. Such an essential particular person in my life however in our sport on the whole.
“An amazingly loyal pal to me, and somebody you felt was sat with you on the match when he was commentating on TV. Exhausting to take this one… one nice one who touched so many lives and beloved the sport. We’ll always remember you bud. RIP JV.”
A World Snooker Tour assertion added: “Everybody at World Snooker Tour is deeply saddened to study of the passing of legendary snooker participant and broadcaster John Virgo, aged 79. Our ideas are together with his household and family members. Relaxation in peace, JV.”
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Prime snooker stars have penned their tributes to Virgo, with Mark Selby writing: “So so unhappy to listen to the information of the passing of John Virgo!!! Such an amazing man and an enormous character!! He Can be drastically missed! RIP JV.”
Mark Allen added: “Really terrible information. Ideas with all John’s household and mates. One of many nicest males you might ever want to meet.”
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