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R.I.P. John Virgo

Gin

04 Feb 26 10:04

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John Virgo, the great snooker commentator who was known as the voice of the sport, has died aged 79.

Sad news - No more "WHERE'S THE CUEBALL GOING!".

RIP JV.

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Report pandora1963 • February 4, 2026 10:10 AM GMT

One of the greats and old school commentators. The beeb won't be the same without him.

Report smartpunter • February 4, 2026 10:11 AM GMT

J. V. commentating on the Masters on BBC last month. 79 years old R. I. P. J. VIRGO.

Report Knight Commander • February 4, 2026 10:12 AM GMT

A sad day indeed.
RIP John.

Report Wicklow • February 4, 2026 11:01 AM GMT

Sad news, listening to JV and WT together during the worlds back in the 2000's/10's were great times. Add in some Terry dry humour and I could sit and listen to the trio all day long.
RIP JV

Report appformat • February 4, 2026 11:04 AM GMT

RIP Legend

Report Latalomne • February 4, 2026 11:13 AM GMT

Genuinely gutted. Top man. RIP JV.

Report frames • February 4, 2026 11:15 AM GMT

R.I.P John.

Report paulybad • February 4, 2026 11:21 AM GMT

Sad news god bless JV

Report dr . atkins • February 4, 2026 12:36 PM GMT

r.i.p jv will be missed

Report wondersobright • February 4, 2026 12:37 PM GMT

same wicklow & lats
grew up early 90s BBC snooker unparalleled

RIP JV truly 1 of the all time greats

Report invicta • February 4, 2026 1:35 PM GMT

Sad news, RIP JV.

Report wisewords • February 4, 2026 5:16 PM GMT

Rest in peace John Virgo. Will be sorely missed on the BBC coverage. Magic commentator, always created a sense of importance for the occasion with his words

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