admin
Terry Griffiths, a former world snooker champion, passed away at the age of 77 after a protracted fight with dementia, according to his family.
The renowned Welsh player completed the ‘Triple Crown’ in snooker by winning the world championship in 1979, the Masters in 1980, and the UK Championship in 1982.
Terry achieved a third-place rating in the world and was awarded an OBE in 2007 for his contributions to the sport.
“To our friends and snooker fans in general, we are deeply saddened to share the news of our loss,” his son Wayne posted on Facebook.
“After a protracted fight with dementia, Terry Griffiths OBE died away quietly on December 1st. He was at his cherished South Wales homeland, surrounded by his family.
Terry, a patriotic Welshman who was born in Llanelli, has found peace in the town after bringing pride to it. There is no other way he would have it.
The World Snooker Tour posted an homage on X. “We are extremely saddened tonight to learn that Terry Griffiths, a former world champion and all-time snooker great, passed away at the age of 77,” they stated in a statement.
“We send our deepest sympathies to Terry’s family and many friends. Everyone in the sport admired and appreciated him.
Welshman Mark Williams was among the first players to offer their respects. Terry was a “mentor, coach, friend, legend,” according to him.
Mark Allen of Northern Ireland and Judd Trump, the current world number one Englishman, are among the other players who have expressed their sympathy.
“It is very, very sad news,” Trump tweeted. The family is struggling, and they have a long history of playing snooker. Terry had a sense of humor.
“He was a gaming legend who was always hilarious and nimble. Whenever I went to the Welsh Open, he would always stop by and crack a joke.