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Mikie O'Loughlin & Emma Nevin

RTE and First Dates Ireland star Jordan Dunbar sadly dies aged 29

Young Dubliner Jordan Dunbar has sadly died aged 29.

The Donaghmede native has starred on First Dates Ireland and also presented TV show My Yellow Brick Road on RTE. Tributes have been pouring for him on social media since the news emerged on Tuesday, RSVP Live reports.

Coco Content, the production company behind the RTE shows that Jordan was involved in, said in a statement online on Tuesday evening: "Our hearts our broken with the death of Jordan Dunbar, such a talented and beautiful person.

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"We first met him on First Dates Ireland and he went on to present our series My Yellow Brick Road on RTE. He was a joy to work with and it was a privilege to know him. Deepest sympathy to all who loved him."

His RIP.ie notice said: "He is predeceased by his loving mam Sharon and uncle Michael. He will be sadly missed by his loving dad Albert and Albert's brother and sisters, aunt Michelle, cousin Craig, his 2nd family Gerry, Leeanne and Maria Nolan, his close friends Geena and Megan, relatives and a large circle of friends."

Jordan was part of the launch of First Dates Ireland in Spring 2017. Two years later he appeared on RTE again, this time on My Yellow Brick Road which saw four young presenters transform the lives of ordinary people, bringing each of their own life experiences to hand to guide them through issues.

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