LEGENDARY BROADCASTER GAY Byrne has died, aged 85.

He was one of the best-known and most popular RTÉ presenters, most notably on The Late Late Show.

As the news of broadcaster’s death broke this afternoon, RTÉ One interrupted its daytime schedule to pay tribute to their former colleague.

And people who grew up listening to and watching him have been reminiscing about their favourite Gay Byrne moments.

There are so many great ones to choose from:

Gay Byrne, a great friend, colleague and broadcasting legend. pic.twitter.com/HDSRK1lS2R
— RTÉ Radio 1 (@RTERadio1) November 4, 2019

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So sorry to hear of the passing of Gay Byrne. An absolute titan of Irish broadcasting who bravely blazed a trail for this society in so many ways. THE voice of my childhood, his radio show theme song will forever bring a warm glow

He did the state some service. RIP. #GayByrne pic.twitter.com/fLzov1QLVf
— 📻 Ed Smith 📻 (@EdTodayFM) November 4, 2019

📻 Ed Smith 📻 / Twitter

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— Gavin Sheridan (@gavinsblog) November 4, 2019

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We want to hear from you – what are your favourite memories of Gay Byrne?

Tell us in the comments below…

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