Former world snooker champion Terry Griffiths has died aged 77, after a long battle with dementia, his family has confirmed. The Welshman won the 1979 world title, the Masters in 1980 and the UK Championship in 1982 to complete snooker's 'Triple Crown'.

Terry Griffiths, who has died from complications of dementia aged 77, was the rank outsider who in 1979 pulled off one of the biggest shocks in snooker history when he snatched the World Championship from under the nose of Dennis Taylor;

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Anthony Hamilton has hailed his former coach Terry Griffiths as ‘the best guy in snooker’ after the Welshman’s death was announced on Sunday. The former world champion passed away aged 77 after a long battle with dementia and there has been a flood of fond memories of the hugely popular figure since his death was announced.

Former snooker world champion Terry Griffiths dies aged 77 after dementia battle - Three-time world champion Mark Williams was among those to pay tribute on social media, calling Griffiths a ‘legend’

Former world snooker champion Terry Griffiths has died aged 77 after suffering from dementia for a long period, his family have confirmed. Welshman Griffiths became just the second qualifier to win the world championship when he beat Dennis Taylor 24-16 in 1979.

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,

Terry Griffiths won the World Snooker Championships in 1979, adding a number of other titles, and a number of snooker stars have paid their respects to the Welshman

Former snooker world champion Terry Griffiths has died aged 77 after "a lengthy battle with dementia", his family has said.

Working as a postie allowed the Welshman, who has died aged 77, to polish his skills... helping him become an overnight success at the age of 31