Tony Fenton RIP

Iranoutofideas · 12-03-2015 01:29PM #1

Just breaking now. Sad for his family and friends. Made a big mark on the airwaves over the years.

Edit: Confirmed by Dave Fanning to Pat Kenny on Newstalk

eviltwin · 12-03-2015 01:31PM

Grew up listening to him on 2fm and later Today Fm. I'm genuinely gutted to read this. Rip Tony xxx

SweetChaos · 12-03-2015 01:32PM

He had been battling cancer only 53 RIP

biko · 12-03-2015 01:32PM

Tony Fenton, is an Irish radio presenter and DJ, works with Today FM. He has been with Today FM since 2004, having previously presented shows for 18 years on RTÉ 2fm, which he left in 2003. Fenton is "one of Ireland's favourite pop DJs". Wikipedia

RIP

JoeyJJ · 12-03-2015 01:32PM

RIP - He was cheesy (in a good way) but always got great ratings.

ZiabR · 12-03-2015 01:36PM

Ah no, RIP.

Menas · 12-03-2015 01:37PM

I know some people who worked with him. I remember asking if his radio persona was the same as his real life persona. They told me that he was. He was a real nice person apparently.

ZiabR · 12-03-2015 01:39PM

And only in Jan of this year he was on course to be back on air within a month. Very sad.

http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/radio/tony-fenton-on-course-to-get-back-on-the-air-after-cancer-battle-30924861.html

KKkitty · 12-03-2015 01:40PM

Ah feck

R.I.P. Tony.

aine1980 · 12-03-2015 01:41PM

R.I.P Tony

Meauldsegosha · 12-03-2015 01:43PM

Loved listening to Tony on the radio. He will be sadly missed.
RIP

Kerrigooney · 12-03-2015 01:47PM

I wasn't really a fan but that's very sad news. Much too young. RIP.

ZiabR · 12-03-2015 01:47PM

Dermot and Dave have gone off air. Today FM is just playing music with no breaks... sad time for the station.

Ruu · 12-03-2015 01:48PM

Sad news, RIP Tony.

PIORUN · 12-03-2015 01:49PM

Very Sad , RIP Tony

Mr E · 12-03-2015 01:50PM

Awful news. RIP.

12-03-2015 01:50PM

So very sad. Used to love listening to his music documentary/ dedication shows on Sunday evenings on Today FM. One which sticks in my mind was the one he did about the music history of Fleetwood Mac.

He was an incredible presenter, had an eclectic taste in music and will be very missed on the airwaves. Rip Tony.

El Weirdo · 12-03-2015 01:51PM

Kerrigooney wrote: »

I wasn't really a fan but that's very sad news. Much too young. RIP.

^This.

Sad news.

sydthebeat · 12-03-2015 01:52PM

One of the most recognisable voices on irish radio

RIP Tony!!

andreac · 12-03-2015 01:52PM

Awful sad news, so young too. RIP Tony :-(

SouthernBelle · 12-03-2015 01:54PM

Very sad to hear this. Always enjoyed his shows. RIP

Rosie Rant · 12-03-2015 01:54PM

That's awful, I didn't even know he was ill. Rest in Peace. I have fond memories of travelling on the bus to school, hearing Tony Fenton's voice coming out of the radio every morning. He had such a pleasant voice and he just seemed like such a gentleman.

gimmick · 12-03-2015 01:55PM

Awful news. Was not that long ago he was on The Late Late Show saying how he had beaten it and was in great spirits.

Cancer is a relentless cúnt of a disease.

Farewell Tony.

Birneybau · 12-03-2015 01:55PM

A likeable cheeseball, I mean that in the fondest way.

12-03-2015 01:57PM

Aw, grew up with him being on the radio. Didn't realise he was that young. Very sad. RIP.

leahyl · 12-03-2015 01:57PM

Used to listen to him years ago when he was on 2fm. Jeez that's awful news; didn't know he was sick. R.I.P

Korat · 12-03-2015 02:01PM

Probably one of the few radio DJs whose name I remember. Sad news. RIP Tony.

G_R · 12-03-2015 02:01PM

RIP Tony. True legend of Irish radio.

Edit: Today FM is back on the Air now with a tribute to Tony

Plazaman · 12-03-2015 02:04PM

The man had the ultimate radio voice. His smooth velvety tone always had a calming effect no matter what he was talking about. Gone way before his time. RIP Tony

lambayire · 12-03-2015 02:05PM

Tragic news. RIP

Streetwalker · 12-03-2015 02:10PM

Fu ck you cancer

R.I.P. Tony.

Tony Fenton RIP

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