RTE legend Alf McCarthy has died at the age of 73.
The former presenter and producer passed away in Cork University Hospital last night after a short illness.
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He spent more than 35 years on air, and was famously known as a presenter of RTE Radio 1’s Late Date.
He presented his final programme in December 2015 when he retired.
Ahead of his retirement he said: “I love the intimacy of radio and have enjoyed the privilege of being allowed into people’s lives and hearts every night.”
Alf was born in 1950 and worked as a DJ performing on stage before beginning his broadcasting career with RTE Radio Cork in 1979.
He presented the current affairs and arts programme Corkabout for 20 years.
