Tributes have flooded in for Fair City actor Tom Jordan following his death on Saturday at the age of 82.
The soap veteran played Charlie Kelly in the RTE drama since it began in 1989.
Jim Bartley, who plays Bella Doyle, led the tributes, describing his pal as “one of the best friends I’ve had in the business”.
He said: “I’ve known Tom for 40 years and he was a big part of my life.
“Myself and Tom shared a dressing room in Fair City for nearly 30 of those years, since 1990, and they were a great 30 years.
“We’d discuss everything from the meaning of life to the profession we work in together over a pint and he was one of the best friends I’ve had in the business.
“I’m going to miss him, and his Fair City family will miss him.”
Executive producer Brigie de Courcy added: “Tom Jordan was the heart of Fair City.
“A consummate actor, and a strong advocate for his colleagues across the industry, he will remain a legend for the viewers and for everyone who had the privilege of working with him.
“Our thoughts are with his family at this very sad time.”
