Bap Kennedy has passed away at 54 years of age.
The singer, who was brother to Brian Kennedy, was battling with pancreas and bowel cancer before he died on Tuesday evening shortly after 6pm.
The sad news was announced on Bap’s Facebook page.
“Bap was extremely brave until the end,” the post read.
“We would like to thank everybody for their kind messages of support over the past few months, these meant a lot of Bap and Brenda [his wife] and helped Bap stay positive throughout his illness.
“We are also extremely grateful to all the staff at the Marie Curie hospice for their kindness and warmheartedness during his stay.”
Fans of the Belfast native took to Twitter to pay their respects.
“I always wanted people to feel what I feel. The magic of music.” Bap Kennedy #RIPBap
— Humanismism (@humanismism) November 2, 2016
RIP @bapkennedy xXXx Belfast and the World has lost a Great Talent ?
— Sioux Sue (@SueSioux) November 2, 2016
We enjoyed our gigs with the wonderful @bapkennedy very much. So sad to hear of his passing. What a wonderful artist and songwriter.
— Cicero Buck (@CiceroBuck) November 2, 2016
Sending love to the very brave @bapkennedy & family as they deal with his passing. A wonderful artist & human being. xx
— My Girl The River (@mygirltheriver) November 2, 2016
RIP Bap Kennedy. Irish music ledge.#BapKennedy
— Andy Guiney (@aguiney44) November 2, 2016
So sad about Bap Kennedy. Massive loss.He was one of the best to ever come out of Belfast. Will be sorely missed by us all.
— Ben Glover (@benglovermusic) November 2, 2016
