Irish broadcaster Marian Finucane has died at the age of 69.
The cause of death of the RTE legend, who would have been 70 in May, is not yet known.
RTE made the announcement this evening.
The Dubliner had worked with RTE since 1976, going on to become the first presenter of Liveline.
More recently she presented The Marian Finucane Show at weekend lunchtimes.
Dee Forbes, Director General, RTE, said: “We learned today of the sudden passing of Marian Finucane with profound shock and sadness. Marian was a broadcaster of immense capability; a household name, she was first and foremost a tenacious journalist with a zeal for breaking new ground.
"From Women Today to Liveline to her weekday radio show on Radio 1 and, latterly, her enormously popular Saturday and Sunday radio programme, she tackled the big social issues of the day with command and insight.
"Multi-skilled, she forged a distinguished career on television, as well as undertaking significant charity work in Africa. Ireland has lost a unique voice. RTÉ has lost a beloved colleague. My sincere and heartfelt sympathies to her husband John and son Jack.”
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