Former RTÉ presenter Nick Sheridan has died aged 32

Sheridan was 32

He worked for shows such as Drivetime, Lunchtime Live, Good Morning Scotland and The Sunday Show. The 32-year-old had also published a variety of books, including the children’s novel The Case of the Runaway Brain.

The BBC’s Head of News and Current Affairs Gary Smith announced the heartbreaking news in a statement.

“We’re devastated to hear the news our colleague and friend Nick Sheridan, has died. Nick has been a wonderful colleague,” he wrote.

“He was a hugely talented journalist, presenter and author – and one of those rare people who light up the lives of everyone around them.

“Our hearts go out to his parents, his partner and to all his family and friends.”

Former first minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon paid tribute to Mr Sheridan, who she said was “young, talented, vivacious, and full of potential”.

“What a horrible, senseless loss,” Ms Sturgeon said.

“My thoughts are with his family, colleagues and many friends.”

The Head of News and Current Affairs at BBC Scotland Gary Smith said Mr Sheridan was “a wonderful colleague”.

“He was a hugely talented journalist, presenter and author – and one of those rare people who light up the lives of everyone around them.

“Funny, clever, kind. A lovely man,” Mr Smith said in a statement.

“Our hearts go out to his parents, to his partner and to all his family and friends.”