Former world snooker champion Terry Griffiths has died aged 77, the World Snooker Tour has confirmed. The Welshman won the 1979 world title, the Masters in 1980, reached third in the world rankings, and in 2007 was awarded an OBE for his services to snooker.

FORMER world snooker champion Terry Griffiths has died at the age of 77 after a long battle with dementia, his family has confirmed. Griffiths came through the qualifying rounds to win the 1979

Wayne Griffiths - the snooker player's son - shared the news on social media and said his father was "a proud Welshman".

Terry Griffiths, who has died aged 77, enjoyed success as a player, a coach and a commentator. A former postman and bus conductor, Griffiths turned professional in 1978 and became world champion at the first attempt, beating Dennis Taylor in the 1979 World Championship final.

Former snooker world champion Terry Griffiths has died at the age of 77 after a lengthy battle with dementia. The Welshman won the World Championship in 1979 in only his second professional tournament, doing so as a qualifier. The remarkable triumph saw him beat Perrie Mans, Alex Higgins, Eddie Charlton and then Dennis Taylor in the final.

Former world snooker champion Terry Griffiths has died at age of 77 after a long battle with dementia, his family has confirmed. Griffiths came through the qualifying rounds to win the 1979 Crucible title,

He claimed the world title in 1979, Masters in 1980 and UK C'ship in 1982 to complete the snooker 'Triple Crown'. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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