A host of Irish TV and radio stars have paid tribute to 2FM DJ Alan McQuillan, who has sadly passed away.
Alan, who worked at RTÉ for the past 18 years, died suddenly on Wednesday at the age of 36.
Since the news of his death broke, many have taken to social media to pay tribute to Alan – including Baz Ashmawy and Lucy Kennedy.
Im fucking heartbroken. @AlanMcQuillan1 was always a friendly face in @RTE2fm no matter what was happening. He was kind with buckets of talent, funny, gentle and clever but above all he was one of my favourite people in RTE. Too young. I feel cheated & robbed of my friend.
— Baz Ashmawy (@bazashmawy) January 17, 2019
I’m so so sad to hear about the passing of @alanmcquillan1. I had the pleasure of working with him in @RTE2fm #RIP Al Xxx
— Lucy Kennedy (@KennedyLucy) January 17, 2019
A generous, talented and very decent former colleague, Alan McQuillan is a huge loss to radio and my thoughts are with his family.
— Rebecca Horan (@HoranBex) January 17, 2019
So very sad and shocked to hear of the death of @RTE2fm DJ @AlanMcQuillan1. He used to brighten up every evening when we chatted before going on air with @willleahy. My thoughts are with his family, his friends and all his colleagues in @rte. RIP Al, thanks for all the laughs!
— Arwen Foley (@ArwenFoley) January 17, 2019
Just heard of the shocking sudden passing of my mate Alan McQuillan. Gone far too soon… Life is special, our time invaluable. Love to his family in this beyond tough time. Alan, you… https://t.co/uxB1u3dsi6
— Kevin J Ryan (@KevinRyanII) January 17, 2019
