MUSICIAN and former member of The Dubliners Eamonn Campbell has died following a short illness, aged 70.
Originally from Drogheda, Mr Campbell began playing music professionally in the 1960s.
He was also a renowned record producer working with acts including Paddy Reilly, Foster and Allen and Philomena Begley.
Throughout his career he worked with The Dubliners on many occasions and became a full time member of the group in the 1980s.
While The Dubliners retired in 2012, however Mr Campbell joined a number of the surviving members in forming The Dublin Legends.
He passed away peacefully on Wednesday surrounded by his wife and family.
His death was announced on Facebook by his current group, The Dublin Legends.
The band said: "We are very sad and devastated to announce that our friend and colleague Eamonn Campbell has died after a short illness.
"Eamonn was a true Legend and brilliant guitar player.
"He passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife and family.
"He will be greatly missed by all his friends and fans around the world.
"We are heartbroken and we thank you all for your thoughts and prayers at this time."
We are very sad and devastated to announce that our friend and colleague Eamonn Campbell has died after a short illness....
Posted by The Dublin Legends on Wednesday, 18 October 2017
Amongst those to pay tribute to him, singer Frances Black said: "I'm so sad to hear of the passing of the great Eamonn Campbell, a brilliant guitar player who played with the Dubliners for many years."
I'm so sad to hear of the passing of the great Eamonn Campbell, a brilliant guitar player who played with the Dubliners for many years 🌹#Rip pic.twitter.com/L3fShKXUpC
— Frances Black (@frances_black) October 18, 2017
The Wolf Tones also said: "Eamonn Campbell RIP, no better guitar player anywhere, our condolences to Eamonn's family and friends."
Eamonn Campbell RIP, no better guitar player anywhere, our condolences to Eamonn's family and friends #dubliners
— The Wolfe Tones 🇮🇪 (@wolfetones) October 18, 2017
