"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?'."
"Virgo was also well known for his role on the 1990s snooker show Big Break and was a regular on the exhibition circuit with his vast array of trick shots. Everyone at World Snooker Tour is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of legendary snooker player and broadcaster John Virgo, aged 79, a WST statement read. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones. Rest in peace, JV. John Virgo pictured in 1994. Photograph: Shutterstock"
John Virgo has died aged 79. Virgo won the UK Championship in 1979 and enjoyed a long, storied playing career. Virgo became best known as a broadcaster, serving as an established BBC snooker commentator. Virgo's commentary included the catchphrase Where's the cue ball going?'. Virgo featured on the 1990s snooker show Big Break and performed widely on the exhibition circuit with a vast array of trick shots. World Snooker Tour issued a statement expressing deep sadness and offered thoughts to his family and loved ones. A photograph shows John Virgo in 1994 (Shutterstock).
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