RTÉ has announced the death of broadcaster Larry Gogan.
Part of the original line-up for Radio 2 in 1979, Larry Gogan began with RTÉ Radio in the 1960's, while in recent years he presented on RTÉ Gold.
Dee Forbes, Director General, RTÉ said: "Larry Gogan was a legend, and a genuine national institution. He transcended generations - whether it was a hilarious moment on the Just a Minute Quiz, the breakneck countdown of the weekly top 40, or the first play of a Christmas song - Larry didn't just preserve these traditions, he created them."
Dan Healy, Head of RTÉ 2FM said, "Larry was a huge part of the foundation on which 2FM was built - he was, arguably, the greatest music DJ in Irish broadcasting history; that gorgeous voice; that genius with a link; that love for the music. Larry won all the major radio awards in Ireland but over and above them all he had the one that mattered most: universal popularity. Everyone loved Larry, and we'll all miss him deeply."
Larry presented The Golden Hour up until February 2014. Famous for his "Just a Minute Quiz".
He also presented a variety of television programmes including Pickin' The Pops, Go 2 Show and The Golden Hour. He also commentated frequently on the Eurovision Song Contest.
Larry is survived by his five children - Gerard, Orla, Grainne, David and Sinead - and 12 grandchildren.
