The 1979 world champion, a former miner and postman, died on Sunday in his beloved Llanelli with his friends and family by his side after a lengthy battle with dementia

Former world snooker champion Terry Griffiths has passed away at the age of 77 after a long battle with dementia, his family announced. Griffiths started life in the coal mines at 15, then became

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'.

The snooker world has been rocked by the news of Terry Griffiths' death - almost four decades after he was part of the group who joined Chas and Dave to form 'The Matchroom Mob' in 1986

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;

Terry Griffiths' death has rocked the world of snooker, but the Welsh wonder will forever be immortalised in song after The Matchroom Mob hit the charts in 1986

Terry Griffiths, who has died aged 77, enjoyed success as a player, a coach and a commentator. A former postman and bus conductor, Griffiths turned professional in 1978 and became world champion at the first attempt, beating Dennis Taylor in the 1979 World Championship final.

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

FORMER world snooker champion Terry Griffiths has died at the age of 77 after a long battle with dementia, his family has confirmed. Griffiths came through the qualifying rounds to win the 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,