The legendary Paddy 'Drac' Finlay has passed away following his short battle with cancer.
He died on Saturday in Tallaght Hospital just after 1pm.
The Tallaght native was famous for marching in the St. Patrick's Day parade dressed as Dracula.
Paddy - who was an undertaker at Rom Masseys - marched in the parade for 49 years straight but was unable to attend the celebrations this year.
He was highly regarded in South Dublin and even picked up a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Tallaght Person of the Year Awards in 2016.
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Paddy's son, Graham took to Facebook to share the sad news of Drac's passing.
He said: "Friends of Paddy, just to let you know , Paddy lost his short battle with cancer today shortly before 1pm in Tallaght Hospital.
"We will all miss him, may he rest in peace with his Nan. Enjoy the memory of his stories.
"We will post details on rip.ie through Rom Massey Undertakers and thank you all for your support and love for Paddy. His Son Graham."
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Thomas Carolan shared some happy memories about the famous Dubliner saying: "Ah rip paddy many a great night out we had with him."
Veronica Molloy said: Very sad news. Paddy leaves a great legacy of unforgettable memories in the minds of all of Irish people and beyond. Praying for his family and friends, thanks for the memories."
Elaine Monaghan commented that he was a "regular feature of our childhood up in the spawell scaring the bejasus out of us. Thanks for the memories".
