John Virgo, former snooker player and broadcaster, dies aged 79

Feb 4, 2026 - 10:00
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John Virgo, former snooker player and broadcaster, dies aged 79

Virgo, who won the UK Championship in 1979, enjoyed a long career but was perhaps best known for his TV work

Snooker great John Virgo has died at the age of 79, World Snooker Tour has announced.

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. He was an established part of the BBC’s snooker coverage as a commentator, famous for his catchphrase of ‘Where’s the cue ball going?’.

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