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I always loved my snooker and Willie loved his golf. More than 80 people packed a community centre to say farewell to the 66-year-old who died last week while undergoing treatment for leukaemia. Thorne, who was born in Leicester on March 4, 1954, only started playing snooker at the age of 14 but within two years had been crowned national under-16 champion. When the results werent coming on the snooker table, I tried to supplement things by gambling on horses even more. Willie, 63, was declared bankrupt last year, after borrowing from friends to fund the addiction that saw him wager 20,000 on a single race. 10th Dec, 2019. Joining Ronnie and Jimmy will be John Virgo and our referee Michaela Tab 5 new shows have been announced for October with the current World Champion Ronnie OSullivan and The Whirlwind Jimmy White. 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It was all about keeping up appearances. The ex files: Ronnie with his former girlfriend Jo Langley in 2003, with whom he has two children. John Willie Thorne, who died at the age of 66, was once afforded a place in Chas 'n' Dave's 'Matchroom Mob', which hit the charts with the song 'Snooker Loopy', lamenting: 'Old Willie Thorne, his hair's all gawn'. The following numbers are a summary of the more detailed information available in the Career details further below on the page. He wanted to walk the walk and live the lifestyle, and to do that he risked everything.. ", Julie ONeill, who was looking after Thorne in Spain, said: We are planning a beautiful service. However the reaction on social media was rather different, with fans and viewers queuing up to say Virgo had simply said what everyone else was thinking, that the incident was hilarious, and that the man himself was a legend. He does not appear to be ailing and seems to be in I was shaking so much I dont know how I played. Say Goodnight, JV by John Virgo, published by John Blake Books, is on sale from November 2, priced 18.99. Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a18b6c4990a5257 We are no longer accepting comments on this article. I did whatever I could do. By 1990, it was in danger of ruining my life. "One of lifes great characters. After one school says it is families' responsibility to police their children's social media spats, Jenni 'What sentimental tosh!' This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. And that was a factor behind him being selected to co-present the snooker based game show Big Break with comedianJim Davidson on the BBC, a programme featuring contestants and guest professionals, and one that enjoyed spectacular success for 11 years with audiences of up to 14million. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Speaking from his home in Cobham, Surrey, John reveals that as his tournament earnings slumped, he began to gamble heavily. Famous snooker player and now a commentator John Virgo was born on 4 March 1946. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. After beating Terry Griffiths in the tie-breaker 27th frame of a thrilling final, JV shot to sporting glory and a spin-off career in showbiz. Earlier this month, he was rushed to hospital when his blood pressure dropped and was put into an induced coma. WebDue to ill health John Virgo is unable to appear this evening and will be replaced by Tony Knowles. He remained a familiar figure within the sport and competed in the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing in 2007 with partner Erin Boag, being voted out in 12th place. Joining Ronnie and Jimmy will be John Virgo and our referee Michaela Tabb John Tortorella gets comical on illegal hits, power-play picks according to Devils coach As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Talking about the health and illness of John Virgo, so we want to tell you that there is no such news whether he is ill or not. Published: 2006-06-13 | ISBN: 0824758382 | PDF | 544 pages | 5.79 MB John Virgo is said to have got Parkinsons; however, the news is not yet confirmed by any official sources. Its that which he believes cut short his career and left him wondering what to do after snooker. Inteviewed by Phil Haigh and Nick Metcalfe on their podcast John Virgo gave this assessment on Ronnie and his career, and a "summary" was reported by Phil Haigh in metro.co.uk: Ronnie OSullivan is the best sportsman Britain has produced but has still underachieved, says John Virgo Phil Haigh Wednesday 22 Sep 2021 Ronnie OSullivan Called Say Goodnight, JV (comic Jim Davidson s line from their hit TV show Big Break) the book recounts his childhood in post-war Salford, where he inherited his fathers love of horse-racing, and his years as a teenage hustler in local snooker clubs. Went the day well? Pub puzzle depicting a 'common phrase' stumps thousands - before the Pippa Middleton's seven-month-old daughter Rose 'has been christened at her local village church in Nightmare! 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He was haunted by his error in the 1985 UK Championship final against Steve Davis, when, leading 13-8 and on the verge of extending his lead to within two of victory, he missed the simplest of blues off its spot. John Virgo took birth in Salford, Lancashire. He said: 'When we were doing Pot Black they were looking for a good looking player, and Willie beat me to it. He turned pro in 1976 and, three years later, reached the semi-final of the World Championship, before going on to become UK champ. Neither his ex-wife and former Miss GB Jill Saxby, who revealed last week that they spoke 'every day' before his death, or celebrity friends such as Gary Lineker and Steve Davis could be there due to Covid travel restrictions. Click here to listen to Johns interview with Radio City. WebJohn Virgo (born March 3, 1946) is famous for being snooker player. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. A source told the tabloid: Brook-Leah is the best thing that has ever happened to Ronnie. But then I see the glint in Johns eye and hear the throaty laugh. John Virgo is on Facebook. Snooker legend Willie Thorne died at the age of 66 having suffered respiratory failure following on from a diagnosis of leukaemia and his funeral has taken place in Spain. I was doing commentary for the BBC and had exhibition work but if youre not winning you are not earning as much. He says: He was a cockney Tory and I was a northern socialist but we had a chemistry that made it work. Tricky emoji quiz will put your knowledge of childhood classics to the test. 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Playing a shot, invariably I got hit by a ping pong ball.. Rocket romance: Ronnie O'Sullivan has apparently found love with the daughter of snooker legend John Virgo. At Skegness the snooker room had 30 tables and 36 table tennis tables. It was Willie who was the good looking one. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Famous snooker player and now a commentator. Lineker was one of the first to pay tribute, describing Thorne as 'one of life's great characters' who had 'potted his final black much too soon.'. The lifeof a professional was rather different to now but the hard yards Virgo put in supplementing his income with life in front of the public stood him in very good stead for what was to follow. You can find this story in My Bookmarks. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. The following numbers are a summary of the more detailed information available in the Career details further below on the page. John Virgo believes the next World Snooker Championship will be the last for him and Dennis Taylor in the commentary box, expecting to be cut from the BBCs So, instead of winning live on Grandstand, theres no footage of me lifting the trophy in glory.. People were gutted when it ended.. 'Don't think we are far apart. The memorial service was overseen by Pastor Keith Brown, who read a poem for Thorne's children, John Virgo (left, with one of Willie's sons) said: 'When we were doing Pot Black, they were looking for a good-looking player, and Willie beat me to it. This Website needs JavaScript activated to maintain your user experience. 'I cannot believe that I am here today at the church, saying all this. Myself, Jimmy White and Steve Davis have all said to each other that we can't believe we will never see him again. In her 72nd year. We died and never knew; I've had some great times with him. Mark Williams On The Verge Of Masters History After Demolition Judd Trump: Stephen Hendry's Comments Spurred Me On To Beat Lisowski Ready To Ditch Unwanted Best Player Never To Win A Mark Williams Produces Brilliant Comeback To Defeat Ronnie O'Sullivan. John Virgo's birth flower is Daffodil that symbolize spring, rebirth, domestic happiness & love; John Virgo age in year is 76 years old; 2019: The death of Peter Hurford OBE, British organist and composer (b. Legendary snooker presenters John Virgo and Dennis Taylor are to be axed from BBC coverage from 2023. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. The 2016 Betfred World Championship semi-final between Mark Selby and Marco Fu had become to put it mildly a little bogged down, and one frame during the BBCs Saturday afternoon live broadcast eventually ran on to what would become an infamous, Crucible-record 76 minutes. Holiday home owners in Scotland face new SNP tax hike under plans from front-runner to be new First Scotland should just self-identify as an independent country, one SNP member proposed. His friend Julie O' Neill, who looked after Thorne during his final three months, sang the song Dancing in the Sky. Snooker icon Willie Thorne s funeral has taken place in Spain with fellow commentator John Virgo attending the service. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Type above and press Enter to search. Special to The B.C. Worst day of my life, says John, 71, in his deep Salford growl. The link below directs you to our Group Privacy Policy, and our Data Protection Officer can be contacted by email at: Happy Birthday, John Virgo: One Of Snooker's Biggest And Most Engaging Personalities. I went through a period when I was addicted to gambling. The snooker star also has another daughter, 13-year-old Taylor-Ann, from a previous relationship. Once, Willie came in wearing this immaculate suit and tie and I said, I thought you were skint?. But Thorne was already struggling with a gambling addiction, and his run to the UK semi-finals in 1987 - where he was crushed 9-2 by Davis - represented the final major success of a generally unfulfilled playing career. At the time, John Man named in attack on Bishop Monroe Thorne died last week from respiratory failure following on from a diagnosis of leukaemia at the age of 66. John once lost 10,000 on the horses in a fortnight, Posing with cup as the UK Championship winner in 1979, John's career was revived by his big break on the Big Break, He says his luckiest moment was finally getting a date with wife Rosie Ries. This is an immensely difficult time for many. 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