RTÉ confirmed this morning that legendary broadcaster Jimmy Magee has passed away at the age of 82.
He had been ill for some time.
Sports commentator and journalist Jimmy Magee has died aged 82
— RTÉ News (@rtenews) September 20, 2017
Magee was a fixture of RTÉ's sports coverage through the years, starting with the national broadcaster in 1956. He worked at 10 Olympic Games and 11 World Cups.
Tributes have been paid to The Memory Man.
RIP Jimmy Magee. Our song was "Seven Spanish Angels"... the best travel companion ever. A pure rogue for the Craic.❤️ pic.twitter.com/PNJL9BlGaf
— Des Cahill (@sportsdes) September 20, 2017
Jimmy Magee #rip another gone from the sound track of our youth. Unbelievably supportive, always positive, different class..
— Ryle Nugent (@ryle_nugent) September 20, 2017
One of the voices of sport in Ireland and a lovely man. Rest in peace Jimmy Magee. pic.twitter.com/v4CyFzl77E
— Irish Rugby (@IrishRugby) September 20, 2017
One of his most famous commentary moments was at the 1986 World Cup for Maradona's 'Greatest goal of all-time' against England.
Picture credit: David Maher / SPORTSFILE
