RIP Billo.
Bill O’Herlihy has died.
Former RTÉ broadcaster Bill O'Herlihy has died aged 76. pic.twitter.com/JnD2gqRuaE
— RTÉ Sport (@RTEsport) May 25, 2015
STATEMENT: Broadcaster & journalist Bill O’Herlihy has passed away. A full statement from @rte DG Noel Curran: http://t.co/PL4ZvwsYfl
— RTÉ (@rte) May 25, 2015
The Irish legend, who became famous for his trademark catchphrases “okey dokey” and “we’ll leave it there so”, was a hugely popular broadcaster on RTÉ’s football coverage and a massively important part of the fabric of any Irish sporting fan’s life.
A superb journalist, an incredible interviewer, and an absolute gentleman; he will be sorely missed.
Our thoughts are with his family, friends and fans at this time.
Thanks for the memories, Bill.
In the words of the great man, “we’ll leave it there so.”
Clip via RTÉ Sport
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