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Laura Lynne & Cian O'Broin

Baz Ashmawy leads tributes as RTE DIY SOS favourite dies after battle with motor neurone disease

RTÉ presenter Baz Ashmawy has released a touching tribute to DIY SOS favourite Johnny Aylward who passed away following a battle with motor neurone disease.

Johnny touched the hearts and minds of the nation after appearing on the RTÉ show in April 2022, with more than half a million people tuning in to watch the Aylward family's story, Dublin Live reported.

Johnny became a fan favourite as they transformed a plot of land on the Wexford Kilkenny border to a dream home.

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