EXCLUSIVE: John Virgo's cause of death as wife pays heartbreaking tribute to snooker icon
Snooker legend John Virgo has died aged 79 at his home in Spain just weeks after commentating for the BBC on the 2026 Masters tournament
www.mirror.co.ukI don’t have live access to track the latest updates right now. From recent coverage, John Virgo, the snooker legend and BBC commentator, reportedly died in early February 2026 in Spain, with the cause described as a ruptured aorta. Tributes flowed from the snooker community after the announcement. If you’d like, I can pull in more details from reputable outlets or provide a brief timeline of his career and impact.
Key points to verify quickly (recommended next steps):
- Official confirmation from World Snooker Tour or Virgo family spokesperson for the exact cause and funeral arrangements.
- Notable tributes and statements from peers (e.g., peers like John Parrott, Ronnie O’Sullivan) for context.
- Any subsequent memorial services or public tributes in the snooker community.