SNOOKER legend John Virgo has died aged 79.
The former BBC commentator’s heartbroken colleagues confirmed the news of his passing on social media this morning.
World Seniors Snooker chairman Jason Francis was one of the first to pay a touching tribute to the sporting icon.
He wrote: “Heart breaking to share the news that we’ve lost the great ‘JV’ John Virgo this morning, he passed away in Spain.
“Rosie and Brooke-Leah would like everyone to know. Our hearts go out to them both, Gary and the grandchildren.
“JV was doing what he loved to do right up until the end, entertaining everyone. Such an important person in my life but in our sport in general.
“An amazingly loyal friend to me, and someone you felt was sat with you at the match when he was commentating on TV.”
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