Griffiths turned an achieved coach after the top of his skilled enjoying profession in 1997, inspiring stars resembling Stephen Hendry, Mark Williams and Mark Allen – and in addition usually commentated on snooker for BBC Sport.
Three-time world champion and fellow Welshman Williams was among the many first to pay tribute on social media, describing him as a “mentor, coach, pal, legend”.
Northern Eire’s Allen added: “What a legend of a person, who helped form my profession and life each on and off the desk. Completely heartbroken. He wasn’t only a coach, he was household.”
Talking after beating Barry Hawkins 10-8 within the ultimate of the UK Championship in York on Sunday, present world primary Judd Trump additionally paid tribute to Griffiths.
“It is extremely, very unhappy information,” stated the 2019 world champion. “It’s robust for the household and so they have such a historical past in snooker.
“Terry was a witty man. He was all the time very humorous and fast, and a legend of the sport. He was somebody that, once I went to the Welsh Open he’d all the time come over and make a joke.
“I feel due to the folks that went to him you may inform he was an amazing coach. I had a superb connection. It’s extremely unhappy information and a tragic day for Welsh sport basically.”
BBC snooker presenter Jason Mohammad additionally added on social media: “So unhappy to listen to this information tonight.
“Thanks Terry for placing Wales on the sporting map – in your elegant commentary, chats and heat in studio.
“Will always remember the way you welcomed me to the snooker household when becoming a member of the BBC TV crew. Prayers with all household and associates.”
