Jordan Dunbar, best known for his TV appearances on First Dates Ireland and My Yellow Brick Road, has died aged 29.
Tributes have poured in for the much-loved star, who was one of the first to appear on the dating series in 2017 and then presented My Yellow Brick Road in 2019.
Announcing the news, his heartbroken family said: "He is predeceased by his loving mam Sharon and uncle Michael.
"He will be sadly missed by his loving dad Albert and Albert's brother and sisters, aunt Michelle, cousin Craig, his second family Gerry, Leeanne and Maria Nolan, his close friends Geena and Megan, relatives and a large circle of friends.
"May Jordan Rest In Peace."
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Jordan's pals also paid tribute to the star, hailing him as "truly a fantastic and lovely human being" and a "beautiful person".
One wrote: "Tonight we hear the sad news of my friend Jordan Stunbar (Jordan Dunbar) passed away, always had something lovely to say when we saw each other. A young LGBT man who had a passion for style and hairdressing.
"Such a lovely genuine person. Rest in peace Jordo."
While another commented: "Really saddened to hear that an old friend from Dublin, Jordan Dunbar (or Stunbar, as he’s gone by for the better part of a decade) has passed away.
"Truly a fantastic and lovely human being who will be sorely missed."
A third wrote: "This just does not even feel right or real to be reading this. You will be missed Jordo.
"Hairdressing will never be the same without you or your crazy, creative, uniqueness, positive, sociable self. Rest in paradise pal."
Production company COCO Content, who makes first dates, also shared their sadness at the news as bosses said in a statement: "Our hearts our broken with the death of Jordan Dunbar, such a talented and beautiful person.
"We first met him on First Dates and he went on to present My Yellow Brick Road on RTE. He was a joy to work with and it was a privilege to know him. Deepest sympathy to all who loved him."
RTE bosses added: "We are very sad to hear of the death of Jordan Dunbar. Jordan featured on First Dates Ireland and was also a presenter on the series My Yellow Brick Road.
"A wonderful talent, gone far too young. Our deepest sympathies to his loved ones."