NewsletterTFJohn Virgo's Funeral Held in Spain, Tributes Continue Following Snooker Icon's Death
Snooker star John Virgo's funeral was in Spain. He died aged 79 from a ruptured aorta. Tributes from top players like Ronnie O'Sullivan continue.
The funeral for snooker legend John Virgo was held in Spain on Valentine's Day. He passed away on February 4, 2026, at age 79 due to a ruptured aorta. Many people in snooker are sharing sad memories of him.
Pepijn VemerCompletely missed the death of this legend. Sheffield will not be the same. #Snooker
#JohnVirgo dies aged 79 - BBC Sport
https://www.bbc.com/sport/snooker/articles/c0q4kkpedw4o
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JulesJonesOne of the greats of snooker and of sports commentating has left us. 😭
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Roy Van SlounRip John Virgo snooker legend, supreme broadcaster. You will be missed "where's the cue ball going..." #johnvirgo #jv #lovesnooker #147sf
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Daniel RourkeNooooooooooooo! Genuinely devastated. I was at the Masters final he commented on just a couple of weeks ago. Snooker will never be the same 😭 #JohnVirgo
John Virgo dies aged 79
John Virgo dies aged 79
