Aideen Kennedy

2022 - 6 - 18

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Tributes as popular TV newscaster passes away (Belfast Telegraph)

POPULAR newscaster Aideen Kennedy has died shortly after announcing on social media she had a terminal illness and asking people to “keep an eye out” for ...

“My mum Maura and dad Noel are the strongest and loveliest people I know. They are funny, loving and supportive and enjoy everything life has to offer. Speaking to the Belfast Telegraph in 2019, she told of the tragedies which had befallen her brothers and sister. She said: “They have been through so much, having lost three of their children, but they refuse to let life overtake them. Fiona was 44 and Dara was just 35. Aideen was one of four siblings and the fourth to die young.

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Tributes paid to former TV journalist Aideen Kennedy following ... (Belfast Live)

Tributes have been paid to a popular former television journalist from Belfast who passed away following a short illness. Aideen Kennedy has passed away one ...

South Belfast councillor Seamas De Faoite said: "I was heartbroken by this tragic news this morning about such a kind soul. We met up for the first time for lunch in March. Little did I know it would be the only time. RIP." My heart breaks for her Jacob and Eva and her Mammy and Daddy." Former UTV Political Editor Ken Reid said: "Tonight the thought Aideen Kennedy is no longer with us is just heart breaking. May she rest in peace."

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Former ITV presenter dies aged 43 after illness as tributes pour in (Daily Star)

Belfast journalist Aideen Kennedy previously presented the news on UTV – the Irish version of ITV. She died just a day after returning home from hospital ...

I am sending so much love and strength to you tonight." And it wasn't long until tributes began pouring in, with former UTV political editor Ken Reid tweeting: "Tonight the thought Aideen is no longer with us is just heart breaking. The kids know.

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Shock as popular TV newscaster Aideen Kennedy dies suddenly (Belfast Telegraph)

Popular TV newscaster Aideen Kennedy has died shortly after announcing she had a terminal illness on social media and asking people to “keep an eye out” for ...

“My mum Maura and dad Noel are the strongest and loveliest people I know. They are funny, loving and supportive and enjoy everything life has to offer. Speaking to the Belfast Telegraph in 2019, she told of the tragedies which had befallen her brothers and sister. She said: “They have been through so much, having lost three of their children, but they refuse to let life overtake them. Fiona was 44 and Dara was just 35. Aideen was one of four siblings and the fourth to die young.

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Aideen Kennedy dead: UTV presenter dies aged 43 after asking ... (Irish Mirror)

Aideen Kennedy spent weeks in hospital as she underwent 12 blood transfusions before announcing she was 'going home to die' on Friday, with the assistance ...

Goodbye beautiful girl." She tweeted: "Absolutely devastated. "The kids know. No more pain, or illness for you now. Much love xxx." UTV colleague Rita Fitzgerald replied: "Darling Aideen, I’m so desperately sorry to hear this.

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Leading TV journalist Aideen passes away (Independent.ie)

Popular TV presenter Aideen Kennedy has died shortly after announcing she had a terminal illness on social media and asking people to “keep an eye out” for ...

“With my mum being a teacher and my dad originally from Argentina, the nature of our family has always had the kids at the forefront. “I think they are looking down on me and I hope they are proud. We were a very close family and we did a lot together.” In the same interview, Aideen paid tribute to her parents, who survive all of their four children, saying they had the biggest influence on her life. Aideen was such a bright light who had been through so much.” A spokeswoman said: “The UTV family is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of former colleague and friend Aideen Kennedy. A truly gifted reporter, she spent many years at UTV bringing viewers stories from all over Northern Ireland. We wish to extend our heartfelt sympathies to her family at this very sad time.” Aideen was one of four siblings and the fourth to die young. May she rest in peace.” “My mum said Rory just looked like an angel and you really wouldn’t have known anything had happened, apart from the bruise. Life can be so exceptionally cruel.” “They’re champion bridge players. When I get myself into a state about some things and anxious about things. “The kids know.

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Aideen Kennedy: UTV host dies at 43 after heartbreaking plea 'Keep ... (Daily Express)

AIDEEN KENNEDY has died at the age of 43 after spending weeks in hospital and asking fans to 'keep an eye out' for her children.

Fiona was 44 and Dara was just 35. “Both Fiona and Dara have passed away in recent years. "The kids know. Aideen previously explained to the Belfast Telegraph: “I grew up in Belfast. It was me, my parents — Dad was an engineer and Mum was a teacher — my sister Fiona and my brother Dara. A spokeswoman said: “The UTV family is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of former colleague and friend Aideen Kennedy. AIDEEN KENNEDY has died at the age of 43 after spending weeks in hospital and asking fans to "keep an eye out" for her children.

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Aideen Kennedy dead – Irish TV presenter dies aged 43 after asking ... (The Irish Sun)

TV presenter Aideen Kennedy has died aged 43.The popular Irish journalist, best known for her time at UTV, passed away following a terminal illness -

RIP." "We all need to take care. "The kids know. Bleeding in stomach." "Goodbye beautiful girl." Goodbye my friend."

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Irish TV presenter Aideen Kennedy dies aged 43: UTV host loses ... (Daily Mail)

Her passing comes after she asked fans to 'say prayers' for her in a Tuesday Twitter post, where she told her 16600 followers she had been in hospital.

Bleeding in stomach' No more pain, or illness for you now. No more sorrow or trauma. Awful: Her passing comes after she asked fans to 'say prayers' for her in a Tuesday Twitter post, where she told her 16,600 followers she had been in hospital Her passing comes after she asked fans to 'say prayers' for her in a Tuesday Twitter post, where she told her 16,600 followers she had been in hospital. - Her passing comes after she asked fans to 'say prayers' for her in a Tuesday Twitter post, where she told her 16,600 followers she had been in hospital

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Aideen Kennedy dead: UTV presenter died aged 43 (Metro)

The popular host, who regularly covered the news bulletin in Northern Ireland, revealed that she was receiving care in a Twitter post on Friday morning and died ...

Kennedy was one of four siblings and the fourth to die young. The news has stunned many of us. Ken Reid, former UTV political editor, tweeted: ‘Tonight the thought @Aideen_Reporter is no longer with us is just heartbreaking. UTV colleague Rita Fitzgerald replied: ‘Darling Aideen, I’m so desperately sorry to hear this. I’m here if I can do anything at all. BBC weatherman Barra Best said: ‘So sorry to read this.

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“No more pain, or illness for you now,” she said. “No more sorrow or trauma. “onight the thought Aideen is no longer with us is just heart breaking,” he said.

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Tributes paid after former UTV journalist Aideen Kennedy dies aged ... (ITV News)

Her death comes just hours after the 43-year-old shared a post on social media revealing she was receiving palliative care. | UTV News.

No more sorrow or trauma. The Lagan Valley MLA said: "No more pain, or illness for you now. A spokesperson for UTV said: "The UTV family is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of former colleague and friend Aideen Kennedy.

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Tributes paid after TV presenter Aideen Kennedy dies at 43 (Irish Examiner)

Her death came hours after she posted on social media that she was receiving palliative care.

The news has stunned many of us. Kennedy said in the interview: “My mum Maura and dad Noel are the strongest and loveliest people I know. “We’re very people-orientated as a family. Aideen was always lovely to meet out while covering a story. Tonight the thought— Ken Reid (@bigkenreid) @Aideen_Reporteris no longer with us is just heart breaking. BBC’s Barra Best also tweeted: “So sorry to hear this. I grieve for that 💔 No more pain, or illness for you now. No more sorrow or trauma. If you ever come across them, will you an eye out for them, they are the kindest, sweetest most thoughtful kiddies.— Aideen Kennedy (@Aideen_Reporter) pic.twitter.com/NX2r6ILMzd June 17, 2022 No more sorrow or trauma. The kids know. I love you loads.”

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Aideen Kennedy: Tributes paid after 'kindest, sweetest' Irish TV ... (Sky News)

The former UTV presenter's passing came hours after she shared on social media that she was receiving palliative care.

RIP." RIP." "We're very people-orientated as a family. Ms Kennedy said in the interview: "My mum Maura and dad Noel are the strongest and loveliest people I know. "A decent soul who suffered too much. I love you loads."

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Aideen Kennedy: who is the UTV journalist and reporter, what did ... (NationalWorld)

Tributes have been paid to TV presenter and journalist Aideen Kennedy, who has died at the age of 43 after a terminal illness. Her death came just hours after ...

Kennedy said in the interview: “My mum Maura and dad Noel are the strongest and loveliest people I know. “We’re very people-oriented as a family. Aideen was always lovely to meet out while covering a story. BBC’s Barra Best also tweeted: “So sorry to hear this. I love you loads.” A spokeswoman for the channel said in a statement: “The UTV family is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of former colleague and friend Aideen Kennedy.

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Irish TV presenter Aideen Kennedy has died aged 43 (Goss.ie)

The former UTV journalist passed away just days after announcing she had a terminal illness on social media. A UTV spokesperson said in a statement: “The UTV ...

The kids know. The kids know. If you ever come across them, will you an eye out for them, they are the kindest, sweetest most thoughtful kiddies.”

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Tributes paid after TV presenter Aideen Kennedy dies at 43 (BreakingNews.ie)

The journalist's death came hours after she posted on social media that she was receiving palliative care.

The news has stunned many of us. Kennedy said in the interview: “My mum Maura and dad Noel are the strongest and loveliest people I know. “We’re very people-orientated as a family. Aideen was always lovely to meet out while covering a story. Tonight the thought@Aideen_Reporteris no longer with us is just heart breaking. BBC’s Barra Best also tweeted: “So sorry to hear this. I grieve for that 💔 No more pain, or illness for you now. No more pain, or illness for you now. No more sorrow or trauma. If you ever come across them, will you an eye out for them, they are the kindest, sweetest most thoughtful kiddies.pic.twitter.com/NX2r6ILMzdAdvertisement I love you loads.” The kids know.

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Tributes paid after TV presenter Aideen Kennedy dies at 43 (Redditch Advertiser)

The journalist's death came hours after she posted on social media that she was receiving palliative care.

Kennedy said in the interview: “My mum Maura and dad Noel are the strongest and loveliest people I know. “We’re very people-orientated as a family. Aideen was always lovely to meet out while covering a story. BBC’s Barra Best also tweeted: “So sorry to hear this. I love you loads.” A spokeswoman for the channel said in a statement: “The UTV family is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of former colleague and friend Aideen Kennedy.

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Tributes paid to TV presenter Aideen Kennedy on her death aged 43 (The Irish Times)

Journalist 'lit up every room she was in' and had lost a brother and sister to cancer.

So I would definitely say that photographs of them and my brother Rory mean a great deal to me.” We talked about him all the time growing up. “Both Fiona and Dara passed away in recent years — Fiona was 44 and Dara was just 35. They were my best friends growing up. In an interview with the Belfast Telegraph in 2019, Ms Kennedy described how she grew up in Belfast with parents Maura and Noel, “her big sister Fiona” and “younger brother Dara”. A spokesperson for UTV said the organisation was “deeply saddened” to hear of the death of the former colleague and friend.

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