Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. John Virgo has died at the age of 79. (George Wood via Getty Images) Snooker icon John Virgo has died at the age of 79, World ...

It was, in many ways, sheer pot luck that snooker star John Virgo received a call from the BBC in 1990. The corporation had been developing a snooker-themed quiz show called Big Break for years. But ...

John Virgo, who has died aged 79, was an accomplished snooker player who achieved wider fame as a commentator and television ...

Snooker legend John Virgo dies aged 79 - Virgo was one of the best snooker players in the world during his pomp before becoming a household name by co-presenting ‘Big Break’ and delivering iconic line ...

Jim Davidson has led the tributes to John Virgo after the snooker great died aged 79 today, describing the former TV duo as 'mates until this morning at 5am'. The 72-year-old comedian co-hosted the ...

BBC's 'voice of snooker' and Big Break joker John Virgo entertained millions on TV after becoming UK champion during his playing days - but his success also came at a price, including a £200,000 ...

John Virgo looks back at introducing a then 16-year-old Ronnie O'Sullivan on the BBC TV show Big Break.

Snooker icon John Virgo has died aged 79, with tributes pouring in from Ronnie O'Sullivan, Stephen Hendry and the wider ...

Everyone at World Snooker Tour is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of legendary snooker player and broadcaster John ...

Many will remember Virgo most for his role on Big Break as the dry, sidekick to frontman Jim Davidson on the primetime BBC ...

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