Tributes have been paid to a "one in a million" Derry man following his unexpected passing.
Garvan "Hen" Henderson, who worked as a barman at a popular city-centre pub and restaurant, was a well-known and liked face in the community.
In a wide-ranging outpour of sorrow, The Bentley Bar released a tribute to Mr Henderson on their Facebook page.
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"Everyone at The Bentley is just so heartsore today on the news of the sudden passing of Hen," the Facebook post read.
"He was there when we first started and was there pretty much every day since to open up, rain or shine.
"He was the foundation of the building. He was the one who gave us our character, our heart, our soul and above all else, our laughter.
"Every single person that met him came away with a story and we're lucky enough to have known him long enough that we've all got hundreds.
"He was a diamond, a star, a legend. One in a million. We will never be the same. We will miss you so much. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Henderson family at this time. Rest in peace."
Other members of the community have also expressed their grief at the sad and untimely death of Mr Henderson.
One person wrote: "He was a character for sure, loved the craic with him when we were doing the bar up for Christmas, Halloween, so shocked, a gentleman with plenty of stories."
A second wrote: "Garvan loved his Bentley family. You were all so good to him. We are heartbroken."
Meanwhile, a third said: "He was one of a kind for sure. Great laughs with you hen over the years rip my friend."
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