Tributes flood Twitter following the death of Irish comic Sean Hughes
Members of the public and high-profile names in the entertainment industry have taken to Twitter this afternoon to pay tribute to Irish comic, Sean Hughes, following his death earlier today.
The 51-year-old, who grew up in Firhouse Co Dublin, was a star of both stage and screen, but was perhaps best known for his appearances on BBC's Never Mind The Buzzcocks and ITV's Coronation Street.
According to Sean's management team, the hugely popular actor, writer and comic died after suffering from cirrhosis of the liver.
Sean, who was recenty transferred to north London's Whittington Hospital, was one of the youngest ever comics to be awarded the prestigious Perrier Award back in 1990, and his passing has sent shockwaves throughout the industry this afternoon.
Very sad to hear about Sean Hughes. A brilliant comic and a lovely bloke. RIP.
— JasonManford (@JasonManford) October 16, 2017
He was one of my favourites. He wrought joy and glee from the grim & ordinary. He was a true original. #SeanHughes https://t.co/bpscs8pvLR
— Roisin Ingle (@roisiningle) October 16, 2017
Really gutted about #SeanHughes. I loved his show, writing & especially his poetry. A terrible loss. Poor guy https://t.co/ZtEyO6yseL
— Shona Murray (@ShonaMurrayNT) October 16, 2017
Not sure why, but Sean Hughes death, really feels like a kick that’s knocked me a bit. #seanhughes
— Kevin Narrainen (@kevinoflincoln) October 16, 2017
RIP #seanhughes. The first stand-up comedian I ever saw live – talk about setting the bar high for the rest of my life. He was brilliant.
— Julian Shea (@juliansheasport) October 16, 2017
F**K #Ophelia lets celebrate the life of #SeanHughes.
talking tactics with Mick McCarthy 1999 pic.twitter.com/wsN7XGxHau— killianM2 Youtube (@KillianM2) October 16, 2017
