Former World Snooker Champion Terry Griffiths Passes Away at 77
Terry Griffiths, the former world snooker champion, has died at the age of 77 after a prolonged battle with dementia. Known for becoming the first qualifier to win the world championship in 1979, Griffiths also clinched the Masters in 1980 and the UK Championship in 1982. He was honored with an OBE in 2007 for his contributions to snooker. His son announced his passing on Facebook, highlighting Griffiths’ pride in his Welsh heritage and his lasting impact on the sport.