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Broadcaster Derek Davis left nearly 170,000 euro in his will

Derek Davis left nearly 170,000 euro in his will.

The broadcaster passed away in May 2015 at aged 67 after a short illness and his will went to probate in Dublin last week, the Sunday Independent reports.

The Co. Down man began his TV career with ABC and BBC Northern Ireland before moving to RTÉ.

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He hosted the Rose of Tralee on two occasions and later presented Out of The Blue and a radio show A Question of Food.

Former Director General of RTÉ, Noel Curran led the tributes, saying: “Derek Davis was a hugely popular man, both with audiences and with his colleagues in RTÉ,

“He was one of the first presenters I worked with as a television director and he was always generous with his time and advice, then and after.

“He was full of humour and warmth and was one of the most versatile presenters RTÉ has seen.”

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A number of RTÉ colleagues also expressed their sadness at his passing.

“Sad news reaching us in the last few minutes that Derek Davis has passed away earlier this morning. RIP Derek,” Sean O Rourke tweeted.

“RIP. To me he had the warmth, brightness and openness of summer. Condolences to his family. So sad to hear his untimely passing,” Joe Duffy said.

“Derek Davis RIP. My dear old mate of 49 years. A unique man of all the talents and huge generosity,” Tom McGurk added.

 

 

 

 

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