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;

Wayne Griffiths - the snooker player's son - shared the news on social media and said his father was "a proud Welshman".

Snooker legend Terry Griffiths has passed away at 77 after a long battle with dementia. Remembering his remarkable career and legacy in the world of snooker

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.

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

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. "From being a miner at 15 years of age in Pontarddulais,

Former world snooker champion Terry Griffiths dies aged 77 - Griffiths came through the qualifying rounds to win the 1979 Crucible title as a qualifier.

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 world snooker champion Terry Griffiths has died at age of 77 after a long battle with dementia, his family has confirmed.