Marian Finucane dead: RTE pays tribute after iconic presenter dies aged 69
Paying tribute, RTE Director General Dee Forbes said: “We learned today of the sudden passing of Marian Finucane with profound shock and sadness. "Marian was a broadcaster of immense capability; a household name, she was first and foremost a tenacious journalist with a zeal for breaking new ground.
"From Women Today to Liveline to her weekday radio show on Radio 1 and, latterly, her enormously popular Saturday and Sunday radio programme, she tackled the big social issues of the day with command and insight. "Multi-skilled, she forged a distinguished career on television, as well as undertaking significant charity work in Africa. "Ireland has lost a unique voice. RTÉ has lost a beloved colleague. My sincere and heartfelt sympathies to her husband John and son Jack.” Moya Doherty, RTE Chairperson, added: “It is with the deepest shock and sadness that I heard the news of Marian Finnucane. "Marian was a pioneer in women’s broadcasting and was rightly renowned for her fearless yet human interview technique. "Many who work in broadcasting today, male and female, owe her a great debt. RTÉ has lost another great champion and another great talent, but we are the richer for having known and heard her work.” Jim Jennings, Director of Content, RTÉ, added: “The work and legacy of Marian Finucane is without parallel in Irish broadcasting. With the committed team on Women Today she tackled issues that were largely uncovered and unspoken."An award-winning documentary maker, she was an interviewer of profound sensitivity and insight."It is with great sadness that we mourn this loss to Irish journalism, and to all her colleagues in RTÉ. But our immediate thoughts are with her family today, at this time of great shock and mourning.”Our Irish Mirror Sports page - which brings you all your Irish and UK sports news - can be found here.The Irish Mirror Twitter account is @IrishMirror while our sports account is @MirrorSportIE.
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