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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week agoThe Crucible holds tribute to former player and commentator John Virgo
John Virgo, a notable snooker player and commentator, was honored with a minute's applause at the World Snooker Championship.
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?'.