Snooker gamers are emotionally paying tribute to the legendary broadcaster John Virgo, whose dying in Spain on the age of 79 was introduced on Wednesday morning
Ronnie O’Sullivan was first launched by John Virgo as a 16-year-old on the BBC TV present Large Break (Picture: Getty )
Ronnie O’Sullivan has paid an emotional tribute to the legendary snooker broadcaster John Virgo following his dying in Spain on the age of 79. They first crossed paths when O’Sullivan was simply 16 years previous, throughout an look on the BBC tv sport present Virgo co-hosted, ‘Large Break’.
Chairman of World Seniors Snooker Jason Francis introduced Virgo’s dying on Wednesday morning. Posting on the X account Snooker Legends, he stated: “Heartbreaking to share the information that we have misplaced the nice ‘JV’ John Virgo this morning. He handed away in Spain. Rosie and Brooke-Leah would really like everybody to know. Our hearts exit to them each, Gary and the grandchildren.”
O’Sullivan posted on X after combating from two frames down on the World Grand Prix to beat Joe O’Connor 5-3. He stated: “Completed my match to get the information that JV has handed away. Like to Rosie, Brooke and Gary. Such an amazing mate, whom I cherished spending time with, completely gutted.”
A number of different gamers are paying tribute to Virgo on Wednesday. Mark Selby stated: “So, so unhappy to listen to the information of the passing of John Virgo!!! Such an amazing man and an enormous character!! He might be drastically missed! RIP JV.”
Mark Allen added: “Actually terrible information. Ideas with all of John’s household and buddies. One of many nicest males you may ever want to meet.”
Neil Robertson, who labored with Virgo just a few years in the past, stated: “So unhappy to listen to in regards to the information of John Virgo’s passing. He was an amazing character and a tremendous pundit/commentator. I had the pleasure of sharing a sales space with him throughout the World Championship a few years in the past, which gave me an enormous appreciation for the way good he was. We have misplaced some nice individuals in our sport only in the near past, which is extremely unhappy.”
Shaun Murphy is one other former colleague who has now spoken so extremely of Virgo. He stated: “I first met John in 1994, filming Junior Large Break.
“He then went on to turn out to be a good friend and colleague. I realized a lot from him while sharing a commentary field. The voice of snooker might be sadly missed. Relaxation In Peace, John Virgo.”
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