Derek Davis RIP

RobertKK · 13-05-2015 12:20PM #1

Derek Davis has died after suffering a stroke.

A legend of Irish TV.

PropJoe10 · 13-05-2015 12:20PM

Ah sorry to hear that. RIP Derek.

Tabnabs · 13-05-2015 12:21PM

RIP, a legend from 80s Irish TV.

Mr Peebs · 13-05-2015 12:21PM

Poor aul Derek has passed away. Pleasant gent - I always liked him.

DubiousV · 13-05-2015 12:21PM

RIP

Nodin · 13-05-2015 12:21PM

A link re the above
http://www.rte.ie/news/2015/0513/700792-derek-davis/

mzungu · 13-05-2015 12:21PM

Fond memories of Live at 3 back in the 80s. RIP.

Leslie91 · 13-05-2015 12:22PM

Jeeez heard him live on the radio last weekend did I not?... life is so short and so fickle.

valoren · 13-05-2015 12:22PM

A charismatic and professional Broadcaster.

RIP.

jimgoose · 13-05-2015 12:23PM

Misfortunate man. He was only on the radio a couple of days back. Great media personality and a heck of a nice fella. RIP Mr. Davis.

RobertKK · 13-05-2015 12:25PM

Leslie91 wrote: »

Jeeez heard him live on the radio last weekend did I not?... life is so short and so fickle.

Yes, on Sunday on the Marian Finucane show, talking about actively working on reducing his weight, the main reason being he wanted to live longer.
So sad when you know he was doing things to positively affect his life, but then none of us know, one could be thin and get a stroke.

Kristopherus · 13-05-2015 12:26PM

RIP to a legend. Was listening to him only last week.

The_Kew_Tour · 13-05-2015 12:29PM

Only 67 too.

RIP

Duggy747 · 13-05-2015 12:30PM

A staple of Irish TV growing up, used to love watching him host Playing The Game.

Always reminded me of an Irish Brian Dennehy.

keano_afc · 13-05-2015 12:31PM

I was getting changed after a workout in my gym one time and a guy standing behind me was struggling to open his locker. "Here young lad", he growled, "can you open that wee lock for me there, my glasses are in the locker and I'm f*cked if I can see the lock". So long Derek, I was happy to help that day.

kenco · 13-05-2015 12:36PM

RIP

A gentleman.

Condolences to his family and friends

RhubarbCrumble · 13-05-2015 12:36PM

Sad news. He was a gentleman. RIP Derek

DBB · 13-05-2015 12:36PM

One of few Irish/RTE "celebs" who was thoroughly likeable and sound. He had such a great passion for the outdoors and really, for life itself.
Very sad to hear he's gone

RIP Derek

LynnGrace · 13-05-2015 12:38PM

Always seemed like a really nice guy, RIP.

eigrod · 13-05-2015 12:41PM

RIP Derek.

Must've been so sudden. He was on RTE Radio only at the weekend talking about obesity

eviltwin · 13-05-2015 12:41PM

That's very sad. I saw him a while back talking to Brendan O'Connor about his weight loss and wanting to be around for his grandchildren. He seemed to be in a really good place. Rip and condolences to his family.

Adamantium · 13-05-2015 12:46PM

The only person that could make me listen to Liveline.

Seemed like the kind of grandfather/helping ear you'd always want.
RIP.

Rosie Rant · 13-05-2015 12:56PM

Ah he was lovely. I used to love him when I was little. He was like a beardless Santa Claus. RIP.

The Backwards Man · 13-05-2015 12:59PM

Walk home from school, in the door, Derek and Thelma on the telly, stew (again:() for dinner, fight with the Mammy to get Gordon the Gopher on.

Good times.

RIP

Pretzill · 13-05-2015 01:01PM

A fine broadcaster and a very likeable person - RIP

jmayo · 13-05-2015 01:14PM

Ahh jeeze, very sorry to hear the news.

Always came across as a likeable gent and a fine broadcaster.

I always remember his fishing programs.

RIP.

c_man · 13-05-2015 01:19PM

Ah no, RIP.

MisterAnarchy · 13-05-2015 01:22PM

One of the best broadcasters RTE ever had.

A really nice humble guy but with a razor sharp wit and a great intellect.

Could never understand why RTE sidelined him ,he was a proper tv presenter not like the loud mouth,obnoxious,vacuous presenters so prevalent today.

Ruu · 13-05-2015 01:30PM

Always well liked I feel. RIP.

Fozzie Bear · 13-05-2015 01:32PM

The Backwards Man wrote: »

Walk home from school, in the door, Derek and Thelma on the telly, stew (again:() for dinner, fight with the Mammy to get Gordon the Gopher on.

Good times.

RIP

This^^^^

...only it was cabbage/bacon and the fight was with my Granny:pac:

Feckin blight on my post school TV watching in the 80's, but all is forgiven.

RIP Derek, always came across as an absolute Gentleman whenever I saw or heard him.

endacl · 13-05-2015 01:37PM

Brown trout up and down the length of the country will be breathing a sigh of relief. Handy man with a fly, was Derek.

RIP

Derek Davis RIP

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