TV PRESENTER AND environmentalist Dick Warner has died, according to reports from RTÉ News and the Irish Examiner.

He was 70 years of age.

The award-winning broadcaster was best known for his Waterways series, where he travelled along Ireland’s rivers. He was also a columnist with the Irish Examiner.

People have been paying tribute to the iconic environmentalist on Twitter.

RIP #DickWarner a true explorer especially for Ireland's waterways. An educator with an adorable voice and approach to the environment.
— Kay O'Sullivan (@kayosullivan5) June 16, 2017

Kay O'Sullivan / Twitter

Sad night for water loving folk tonight with Dick Warner's passing and Marcus signing off on @RTESeascapes tonight.
— Dave O'Sullivan (@osullivand) June 16, 2017

Dave O'Sullivan / Twitter

I'm very sorry to learn of the death of Dick Warner. Had the privilege of interviewing him several times. His voice was liquid gold. RIP
— Shane Beatty (@ShaneBeattyNews) June 16, 2017

Shane Beatty / Twitter

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