Former snooker world champion Terry Griffiths dies at 77
Yasmine Green
Dailysports's expert
Translated by the editors
The family of former snooker world champion Terry Griffiths has confirmed his passing after a long battle with dementia, reports The Sun.
“To our friends and snooker followers in general, we are deeply saddened to share the news of our loss. Terry Griffiths OBE passed away peacefully on 1st December, after a lengthy battle with dementia,” his son Wayne shared on Facebook.
Griffiths began his journey at the green baize in 1960 at the age of 13. Initially playing snooker at an amateur level, he later transitioned to the professional circuit.
Griffiths secured his legendary status in snooker when he won the World Championship on his debut in 1979. Remarkably, he achieved this feat by progressing through the tournament from the qualification rounds.
He followed this success by claiming the Masters title in 1980 and the UK Championship in 1982, joining the exclusive “Triple Crown” club, which includes only 11 players in snooker history.
After retiring as a player, Griffiths became a highly regarded coach, mentoring snooker stars such as Mark Williams, Stephen Hendry, and Mark Allen.
