The death has occurred of well-known Irish tenor Louis Browne.
Mr Browne, who was originally from Athlone but lived in Co Waterford, recorded a number of albums and spent a significant part of his professional life in the UK.
He was principal tenor at Sadler's Wells Opera Company after studying at the Guildhall School of Music.
He worked extensively on radio and television and toured the US and Canada on five occasions.
