Twitter is heaving with reports that the 2FM broadcasting legend was found dead at his Leeson Street house earlier today. Cause of death is rumoured to be a heart attack.

Miriam O'Callaghan has also posted the following on her Twitter page: "Tragically it is true. So terribly shocking and sad. Life is just too cruel sometimes. RIP."

Newstalk have released a bulletin saying that "no foul play was suspected" in the 53-year-old's death.