Well liked him or loathed him, you could never ignore him. Heart attack at 53, rest in peace, etc. Have to admit he wasn't particularly my favourite character but I was shocked to hear this news http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2010/0501/1224269477101.html http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2010/0501/1224269477088.html