Funeral details have been announced for legendary RTE broadcaster Larry Gogan who died today at the age of 85.
Gogan, who was known as the man with the golden voice, had worked at RTE for more than 50 years.
President Michael D Higgins said that people all over Ireland are greatly saddened by the news of the former 2FM DJ's death.
Larry was part of the original line-up for Radio 2 in 1979 and began with RTE Radio in the 1960s.
Gogan was married to Florrie, who died in January 2002.
And now the radio host's family have revealed that his funeral will take place on Friday morning in Templeogue, Co Dublin.
A post on RIP.ie reads: "Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, in the care of Kiltipper Woods Care Centre.
"Beloved husband of the late Florrie and much loved father of Gerard, Orla, David, Gráinne and Sinéad.
"Very deeply missed by his loving family, daughters-in-law Niamh and Susan, sons-in-law Tom, Stuart and Rory, grandchildren David, Holly, Jodie, Nikki, Jorja, Noah, Jamie, Ben, Isaac, Poppi, Zoë and Seb, sisters Marie and Eileen, brothers Tom and Niall, extended family, colleagues and many friends.
"Removal on Thursday evening (9 January) to the Church of St Pius X, Templeogue arriving at 5.30 pm. Funeral Mass on Friday morning (10 January) at 11.30 am followed by private burial.
"Larry’s family would like to extend their gratitude to Blackrock Clinic, Beacon Renal and the staff at Kiltipper Woods Care Centre for the wonderful care that he received during his final illness.
"Donations, if desired, in Larry’s memory to Irish Kidney Association."
