Terry Griffiths, Snooker Legend and Triple Crown Winner, Dies at 77

The Welshman, known for his 1979 World Championship triumph as a qualifier, passed away after a long battle with dementia.

Terry Griffiths, a celebrated Welsh snooker player and coach, died peacefully at home in Llanelli on December 1, 2024, at the age of 77.
Griffiths made history in 1979 by winning the World Snooker Championship as a qualifier, a feat that catapulted him to fame.
He completed snooker’s prestigious Triple Crown with victories at the Masters in 1980 and the UK Championship in 1982.
Known for his slow, methodical style, Griffiths became a prominent coach after retiring in 1997, mentoring players like Stephen Hendry and Mark Williams.
Tributes poured in from the snooker world, with players and organizations praising Griffiths as a legend and a beloved figure in the sport.