Brian Lenihan RIP Mod Warning Post #1

RTT · 10-06-2011 10:24AM #1

Hi guys,
I heard from a very reliable source that Brian Lenihan died this morning.
Unlike the rumours that were circulating a few weeks ago, unfortunately it is actually true this time.
RIP

http://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/brian-lenihan-dies-508495.html

Former Finance Minister Brian Lenihan has passed away.

The 59-year-old lost his battle with illness early this morning.

He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2009, and served as Finance Minister up until February of this year.

Folks, it's a condolence thread, not a "Let's bash the Government/ Politicians one". Innapropriate posts will be deleted on sight and bans/ infractions given where needed.

thehairyelbow · 10-06-2011 10:25AM

Jaysus. Are you serious??

Biggins · 10-06-2011 10:26AM

http://twitter.com/#!/VCurrentAffairs/status/70478513894989824
Apparently true.

WHAT? RT @Lilimc: RIP Brian Lenihan. I for one was glad to have known you . A great man

JuniorB · 10-06-2011 10:27AM

Sadly it's true. RIP.

RTT · 10-06-2011 10:27AM

Yes unfortunately it is true this time.

seamus · 10-06-2011 10:28AM

Biggins wrote: »

http://twitter.com/#!/VCurrentAffairs/status/70478513894989824
Apparently true.

I doubt it. @Lilimc who was retweeted has since deleted her tweet.

Biggins · 10-06-2011 10:28AM

seamus wrote: »

I doubt it. @Lilimc who was retweeted has since deleted her tweet.

O' ...thats strange!
We will have to wait and see so.
An hour or two should bring clarification hopefully.

Poor Uncle Tom · 10-06-2011 10:29AM

Rest in peace,

seamus · 10-06-2011 10:29AM

Spin 103.8 have confirmed it. Apparently there'll be official confirmation shortly.

Einhard · 10-06-2011 10:30AM

I dunno, should people be posting about the deaths of others unless it's confirmed? People who know the man could be in AH.

thehairyelbow · 10-06-2011 10:30AM

Rest In Peace

titanium feather · 10-06-2011 10:30AM

The Journal have also confirmed it. Statement expected at 11am.

http://twitter.com/#!/thejournal_ie

RIP.

Irish Fire · 10-06-2011 10:30AM

It's true

seamus · 10-06-2011 10:31AM

Dermot Looney, SDCC councillor appears to be the source on twitter:

http://twitter.com/#!/dlooney

Have been getting a lot of tweets questioning my earlier post - sadly, it is true that Brian Lenihan has passed away. May he rest in peace.

Unless his account has been hacked, I imagine that's fairly rock solid. A politician wouldn't post this unless it was true.

aidog · 10-06-2011 10:33AM

anybody know the cause?

seamus · 10-06-2011 10:35AM

Newstalk have confirmed.

http://www.newstalk.ie//2011/news/brian-lenihan-has-died/

RIP.

frag420 · 10-06-2011 10:36AM

confirmed on breaking news...........

RIP

Birneybau · 10-06-2011 10:36AM

http://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/brian-lenihan-dies-508495.html

Was one of the more respected politicos...

R.I.P.

That_Guy · 10-06-2011 10:36AM

Regardless of the political party he was involved with, it's a human life at the end of the day.

RIP

SparkyTech · 10-06-2011 10:36AM

What a shame, one of the few politicians I liked who had genuine intellect and ability.

May he rest in peace.

dr.bollocko · 10-06-2011 10:37AM

OP updated.
This is confirmed.
RIP.

Posters please be respectful.

heebusjeebus · 10-06-2011 10:37AM

Sad to hear. He was one of the good ones.

RIP.

phasers · 10-06-2011 10:37AM

Wow, he was always so composed and professional, I'd no idea he was so bad.

I always thought he seemed like a good guy.

RIP

Fago! · 10-06-2011 10:37AM

RIP Brian Lenihan

Biggins · 10-06-2011 10:38AM

Aye, as possibly mentioned already, Breaking News and the Journal have confirmed.
RTE should have confirmation by 6 tomorrow!

Cupcake_Crisis · 10-06-2011 10:38AM

RIP

Tabnabs · 10-06-2011 10:39AM

RIP, sympathies to his family.

BO-JANGLES · 10-06-2011 10:39AM

May he rest in peace.

Jesus Wept · 10-06-2011 10:39AM

The fact that there were rumours previous to this (if this is accurate) shows what sick ***** some people are.
Didn't realise he was 59.

10-06-2011 10:39AM

Galway Advertiser has always confirmed it.

RIP - he must have gone through hell. At least he can rest now.

AudreyHepburn · 10-06-2011 10:39AM

RIP Brian. He was far too young.

I had no idea he was that bad but pancreatic cancer is known for being a very agressive form of the disease so I've heard.

Every respect to him for keeping going as long as he did.

My sincere condolences to his family and friends.

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