John Virgo memorial UPDATES: Snooker legends out in force after death of 'JV'

SportOther SportsJohn VirgoFan Phil Hudson travelled from Telford for John Virgo's memorialLIVEUpdated 7 mins agoJohn Virgo memorial UPDATES: Snooker legends out in force after death of 'JV'Snooker legends and fans are expected to send off John 'JV' Virgo in a special one-off event celebrating the 79-year-old's life on the table and in the comms boothSportPatrick Hill Senior News Reporter and Liam DoyleA memorial service paying tribute to late great snooker legend John Virgo will be held at Sheffield Cathedral today, almost two months after his death.A plethora of snooker legends, including Virgo’s long-time pal Dennis Taylor, are expected to attend the event, alongside Virgo’s widow Rosie Ries. It will start at 1pm, with guests expected to begin arriving at around 12.30pm. Fans are also welcome to attend the cathedral service, but they have been warned there are only 600 spaces, and they will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.The event will then be followed by a reception at Sheffield Town Hall, with drinks and canapes, from 2.30pm until 5pm. "Virgo, known to pals and fans as JV", died aged 79 at his home in Mijas Costa in Spain in February.Ken Doherty, the 1997 World Champion, and snooker’s Master of Ceremonies Rob Walker have arranged the service to give the snooker community and the people of Sheffield the chance to celebrate Virgo's life.This is a live blog. Please follow below for updates. New UpdatesToday12:34 BSTSnooker greats arrive at funeral, with Stephen Hendry and John Parrott among crowdLatest arrivals include seven time world champion Stephen Hendry, as well as John Parrott.John Virgo: Snooker greats among attendees at Sheffield memorialPatrick HillToday12:32 BSTKen Doherty arrivesKen Doherty, a longtime friend of Virgo's, has arrived.Fans are also beginning to arrive at the event. They include Phil Hudson who travelled from Telford.Phil, who is wearing a t-shirt paying tribute to Virgo,...