Legendary journalist Eddie McIlwaine has passed away following a long battle against cancer.
Eddie was 83.
He passed away at his home in Antrim in the early hours of the morning.
Friends and journalists have paid tribute to Eddie who was a well-respected professional and one of Northern Ireland’s finest reporters.
So sorry to hear about the passing of my good pal and former @BelTel colleague Eddie McIlwaine. As everyone who knew him can testify, the word 'character' could have been invented for this legendary NI hack. My thoughts are with Irene, Zara and Edward at this sad time. RIP, mate.
— John Laverty (@JohnCharlesLave) July 30, 2019
Sad to hear of the death of Eddie McIlwaine, who enjoyed an illustrious career as one of Northern Ireland’s finest reporters. A newspaper legend.
— keith baker (@KeithBaker12) July 30, 2019
Sincere condolences to the family of legendary Belfast Telegraph journalist Eddie McIlwaine… Fun company, loved the craic and could tell stories for hours and hours… RIP Eddie https://t.co/irsuFEj6AM
— Steven Beacom (@StevenBeacom5) July 30, 2019
So sorry to hear this news. Eddie was simply a legend and a wonderful human being. Funny, clever and always on the look…
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