John Virgo's Daughter Gets Emotional on BBC After Shaun Murphy's Kind Gesture

John Virgo's daughter appeared at the World Snooker Championship.

John Virgo's daughter attended the World Snooker Championship final. He was a snooker legend and BBC commentator who died this year.

Brook-Leah Murrells thanked the sporting community for their support, including Shaun Murphy, who got tickets for the Virgo family.

BBC presenter Hazel Irvine introduced Brook-Leah, who was with reporter Abigail Davies, saying they had a special moment before going on air.

Hazel Irvine mentioned John Virgo, who passed away in February, and said his son Gary and daughter Brook-Leah were at the event.

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Brook-Leah got a standing ovation, and she was with Abigail Davies on a special night.

Brook-Leah said she was proud to be at the event, felt honored, and was grateful for the support.

Brook-Leah said she had been crying for 11 weeks and felt the warmth and stories from everyone, making the loss feel shared.

It was Brook-Leah's first visit to the Crucible, and she explained why she decided to attend with her family.

John Virgo is missed.

Brook-Leah said it was difficult for her and her family to listen to snooker without John Virgo.

Shaun Murphy is a good friend of the family and checked in on them, even attending John Virgo's private funeral.

The BBC coverage showed Brook-Leah and her family, and Hazel Irvine said they had been strong despite their loss.

John Virgo was on the BBC's Big Break for over a decade.

Shaun Murphy sorted out tickets for the Virgo family, and they were grateful for his kindness.

Hendry said Shaun Murphy's gesture was wonderful, and it was brave of the family to attend the event.

Hendry said the standing ovation was emotional, and it felt strange without John Virgo commentating.

Tributes were paid to John Virgo, who died in February at 79, throughout the tournament.

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