Legendary snooker commentator John Virgo has died on the age of 79.
John Virgo, identified to many because the voice of snooker, has died at 79 (Picture: Getty)
John Virgo paid tribute to Kyren Wilson together with his ultimate feedback on the BBC earlier than his dying on the age of 79. The unhappy information was confirmed on Wednesday morning, simply weeks after Virgo had commentated on this yr’s Masters ultimate. Wilson secured a 10-6 victory over John Higgins to assert the trophy and take residence a whopping £350,000 in prize cash.
Virgo, identified to many followers because the voice of snooker, was within the commentary sales space and was fast to reward Wilson following his triumph. Sadly, his monologue after the 34-year-old potted the inexperienced to wrap up the final body of the match proved to be his ultimate moments on the BBC.
“And now he can loosen up, the job is completed,” stated Virgo. “Runner-up twice within the Masters however a winner this time. John Higgins will strategy the desk and shake his hand and say: ‘Effectively performed’.
“John Higgins was disappointing, he had an awesome run to the ultimate however simply could not produce it in the present day. However Kyren Wilson, each credit score, he is been the large scorer all by the tournaments.
“And it is Kyren Wilson now who’s the Johnstone’s Paint Masters champion, his second Triple Crown victory!”
Virgo solid a profitable commentary profession with the BBC after retiring from snooker in 1994. Throughout his taking part in days, he gained 4 skilled titles together with the UK Championship, Bombay Worldwide and Skilled Snooker League.
He additionally reached the semi-finals of the World Championship and British Open and was runner-up on the Champion of Champions in 1980.
Following the information of his dying, the BBC stated in a press release: “Some unhappy information to convey you. Snooker legend and BBC commentator John Virgo has died aged 79. Our ideas are together with his household, pals and colleagues.”
Virgo can be fondly remembered as a real legend of the game (Picture: Getty)
The World Snooker Tour 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.”
Virgo’s dying was initially introduced by Jason Francis, chairman of World Seniors Snooker, who shared an emotional message through his Snooker Legends account on X (previously Twitter).
He wrote: “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.
“JV was doing what he cherished to do proper up till the top, entertaining everybody. Such an vital particular person in my life however in our sport basically.
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“An amazingly loyal buddy to me, and somebody you felt was sat with you on the match when he was commentating on TV.
“Onerous to take this one… one nice one who touched so many lives and cherished the sport. We are going to always remember you bud. RIP JV.”
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