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RTE broadcasting legend Colm Murray has passed away, aged 61

Published 10:59 30 Jul 2013 BST

Updated 11:00 30 Jul 2013 BST

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RTE broadcasting legend Colm Murray has passed away, aged 61

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After a long and brave fight against Motor Neurone Disease, the RTE broadcaster died today. His death has sparked a flood of tributes from the worlds of racing and TV.

Very few people these days are routinely described as a 'gentleman' but Colm Murray was. The RTE man was a very familiar face to all of us growing up as he presented the sports bulletins on the evening news and his favourite pastime, horse racing, was a lifelong passion. Diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease in April 2010 the illness eventually forced him to retire from the station but a documentary on his battle, broadcast in early 2012 brought his bravery into every home in Ireland. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WI9GmEbQS4 Today he finally lost that battle but his life inspired so many, and they expressed themselves on Twitter today. Here's just two, from men who knew him.   We here at JOE can only add our own voices to those sentiments. A broadcasting legend, a passionate supporter of Irish sport and the epitome of bravery in the face of a dreadful illness, Colm Murray's memory and legacy will live long in every Irish person's heart. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

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