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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Mark Staniforth

Former snooker world champion Terry Griffiths dies aged 77 after dementia battle

Terry Griffiths became world snooker champion in 1979 -

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, and also won the Masters and the UK Championship to complete the sport’s illustrious ‘triple crown’.

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