Snooker great John Virgo dies aged 79

John Virgo won the UK Championship in 1979 but was better known as a snooker broadcaster

John Virgo was also known for his role on the snooker show Big Break. Pic: Steve Parsons/PA Wire.

Snooker great John Virgo has died at the age of 79.

Virgo, who won the UK Championship in 1979, enjoyed a long and storied career but was perhaps best known for his work as a broadcaster.