Anne Laird-Caffrey, the wife of DJ Colm Hayes, has died after a six-year battle with breast cancer.
Mr Hayes, who hosts a show on radio station Classic Hits, announced the news on his Instagram account on Wednesday.
"My beautiful wife Anne passed yesterday morning after living with cancer for six years," he wrote. "She was an amazing, brave woman who lived life to the very end. Her smile will never be forgotten."
A funeral notice for Ms Laird-Caffrey said she had died "peacefully, surrounded by her loving family and in the wonderful care of St. Vincent’s Private Hospital.
"It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mum, sister, aunt and friend, Anne Laird-Caffrey," the notice continues.
"Anne was the glue that bound us all together; her incredible kindness and warmth will be felt forever by all who knew and loved her. Predeceased by her mother, Margaret O’Neill, she is survived by her loving family: her father Sylvester, husband Colm, daughter Holly, son Alex and his fiancé Laura, and her siblings Paul, Mark, Trish, Martin, Therese, Steven and Tara.
"Her loss is deeply felt by her uncle, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and wide circle of friends."
Mr Hayes' Classic Hits co-host Lucy Kennedy was among the first to offer her condolences at the passing of Ms Laird-Caffrey.
She wrote, "Haysey, I love you very much and I’m here for you all, whenever you need me. X."
