Broadcaster Gay Byrne is said to be “recovering well” following a heart attack earlier this week.
The 81-year-old, who presented The Late Late Toy Show for over 35 years, was reportedly hospitalised on Monday.
The Byrne family issued a statement via RTÉ, asking for privacy during this time.
It said: “RTÉ can confirm that Gay Byrne suffered a heart attack yesterday and is recovering well in hospital. The Byrne family have asked for privacy at this time.
“All his friends and colleagues across RTÉ are thinking of him and wish him all the best with his recovery.”
RTÉ News also confirmed the news in a tweet on Tuesday evening. Our thoughts go out to him and his loved ones.
It’s been confirmed that the RTE broadcaster Gay Byrne suffered a heart attack. The 81 year old is said to be recovering well.
— RTÉ News (@rtenews) December 29, 2015
