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13/03/2015
DJ Tony Fenton Dies Aged 53
Today FM presenter Tony Fenton has died aged 53.
Mr Fenton was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2010.
The Glasnevin, Dublin, native has spent 18 years with RTÉ's 2fm, before moving to Today FM in 2004.
Paying tribute to the broadcaster, Minister for Communications Alex White said: "I was saddened to learn today of the passing of my friend and former colleague. I've known Tony since the mid-1980s when we worked together in RTÉ. He was a gentleman and a true professional.
"Tony was the voice of a generation and the world of radio will miss his good humour, professionalism and distinctive voice."
(MH/CD)
Mr Fenton was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2010.
The Glasnevin, Dublin, native has spent 18 years with RTÉ's 2fm, before moving to Today FM in 2004.
Paying tribute to the broadcaster, Minister for Communications Alex White said: "I was saddened to learn today of the passing of my friend and former colleague. I've known Tony since the mid-1980s when we worked together in RTÉ. He was a gentleman and a true professional.
"Tony was the voice of a generation and the world of radio will miss his good humour, professionalism and distinctive voice."
(MH/CD)
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