John Virgo dies aged 79

Snooker legend and BBC commentator John Virgo has died at the age of 79.

Virgo has had a professional career spanning 18 years; Among his four unranked titles, he won the 1979 UK Championship and reached the semi-finals of the World Championships in 1979.

He is perhaps best known for his post-acting career, presenting the snooker TV show Big Break with comedian Jim Davidson from 1991 to 2002.

After retiring from football in 1994, Başak became a BBC commentator.

His last comment for the BBC came 17 days ago, as Kyren Wilson beat John Higgins in the Masters final.