Quick Info
| Profession | Snooker player and broadcaster |
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| Nationality | English |
| Date of Birth | 04/03/1946 |
| Age | 79 years (died on 04, Feb, 2026) |
| Birthplace | Salford, England |
| Date of Death | 04/02/2026 |
Latest News about John Virgo
04/02/2026
John Virgo, the renowned snooker player and broadcaster, died at the age of 79 from a ruptured aorta in Benalmádena, Spain[1][2]. The World Snooker Tour announced his death, describing him as a 'much-loved snooker icon' who rose to prominence through snooker but became a household name thanks to television, particularly the popular game show Big Break on BBC1[2][4].
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Bio/Wiki
| John Trevor Virgo was an English professional snooker player and broadcaster who became a household name through television, particularly as the co-presenter of the BBC game show Big Break from 1991 to 2002[1][4]. |
Personal Life
| Virgo spent his final years in Benalmádena, Spain, where he passed away[1]. |
Family
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Career
| Snooker Achievements |
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| Broadcasting |
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| Retirement | 1994 |
| Hall of Fame | World Snooker Tour Hall of Fame (2023) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Known for catchphrases and impressions of other players | |
| 2. Turned professional in 1976 at age 30 | |
| 3. Spent final years in Spain |