John Virgo died days after final BBC appearance as sudden death stuns colleagues
The legendary former player and commentator has passed away in Spain
www.walesonline.co.ukI don’t have live access to the latest updates right now. Here’s what’s widely reported recently:
- John Virgo, the former snooker player and long-time BBC commentator, reportedly passed away aged 79 in Spain. Multiple outlets have attributed the death to a ruptured aorta and have noted that he died shortly after his final BBC appearance in early February 2026. [source-type: news coverage across outlets]
Key quick takeaways:
- Who: John Virgo, prominent snooker figure known for both playing and broadcasting.
- When: Death publicly announced in early February 2026.
- Where: Died in Spain, where he had been living in retirement.
- Cause: Reported ruptured aorta; some articles describe it as sudden and without prior health issues.
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