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Salford-born snooker star John Virgo married his third wife Rosie Ries in 2009 and the couple had been living in Mijas Costa in Malaga after moving from Surrey to Spain in 2020.

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At the height of his fame, the legendary player and broadcaster was secretly spiralling into a £200,000 gambling addiction that cost him two marriages and his family home.
Jim Davidson co-hosted the BBC's snooker programme 'Big Break' between 1991 and 2002 alongside John Virgo for over 200 episodes and said he brought 'so much joy' to people around him.
The cause of death of snooker great John Virgo has been revealed after he passed away at the age of 79.
John Virgo was an excellent snooker player, a hugely popular TV figure, and one of the great voices of his beloved sport.
The snooker great and trick shot specialist, who has died aged 79, was open in recent years about his struggles before Big Break provided a lucky and redemptive break.

Virgo, who won the UK Championship in 1979, enjoyed a long career but was perhaps best known for his TV work

Snooker great John Virgo has died at the age of 79, World Snooker Tour has announced.

Virgo,…

Snooker great John 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.

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