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Emma Nevin & Sarah Barrett

Tributes paid as RTE First Dates Ireland star Jordan Dunbar dies aged 29

Tributes have been paid to Irish TV star Jordan Dunbar, who has passed away at the age of 29.

The Donaghmede native has starred on First Dates Ireland and also presented TV show My Yellow Brick Road on RTE.

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.

RTE 2 tweeted: “We are very sad to hear of the death of Jordan Dunbar. Jordan featured on First Dates Ireland and was also a presenter on the series My Yellow Brick Road. A wonderful talent, gone far too young. Our deepest sympathies to his loved ones.”

Many friends and members of Jordan's local community have flocked to pay tribute to the star online.

One wrote: “I'm shocked and very sad to hear that an old friend has passed away. RIP Jordan Dunbar. #Stunbar”

While a second said, 'So sorry to hear this terribly sad news. Jordan was always such a joy to meet and always put a smile on my face! Rest in peace Jordan.'

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