Snooker great John Virgo has died at the age of 79, World Snooker Tour has announced.Virgo, who won the UK Championship in 1979, enjoyed a long and storied career but was perhaps best known for his work as a broadcaster.

Snooker great John Virgo has died at the age of 79, World Snooker Tour has announced.Virgo, who won the UK Championship in 1979, enjoyed a long and storied career but was perhaps best known for his work as a broadcaster.