Tributes flood in for legendary DJ Tony Fenton

Legendary DJ Tony Fenton has died today following a year-long battle with cancer.

The 53-year-old broadcaster had been diagnosed with prostate cancer last year.

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"I'm chomping at the bit, I really cannot wait. It'll be just me again, back on as normal," he added.

Led by his friends and colleagues, tributes have already been flooding in on Twitter.

A legend, a gent & genuinely just an all round nice guy. RIP Tony Fenton. You will be missed. pic.twitter.com/Dgtpju3II3

— Martin King (@martinkingtv3) March 12, 2015

Tony Fenton you will be missed. There will forever be a void on irish radio that will never be filled. #yourethewinner you always were. X

— Ronan Keating (@ronanofficial) March 12, 2015

Rest in peace Tony Fenton. Very very sad news indeed. gone too soon.

— Dr BRIAN KENNEDY (@KennedySinger) March 12, 2015

Everyone here at @todayfm has been devastated by the news of the death of our great friend Tony Fenton. We will all miss him enormously.

— Matt Cooper (@cooper_m) March 12, 2015

"He was a pilot of the airwaves" Dave Fanning paying tribute to DJ Tony Fenton who has passed away.

— Pat Kenny Newstalk (@PatKennyNT) March 12, 2015

Very Sad to hear about the passing of the legend and true music lover Tony Fenton. A sad day. And that voice! Rest easy Tony much love xxxx

— KEITH DUFFY (@officialkeith) March 12, 2015

Tony Fenton. Or The Fentone as he will always be known. RIP. https://t.co/SeTa1Dp0jP

— Will Leahy (@willleahy) March 12, 2015

I did the DJ for A Day twice with #tonyfenton A gentleman. He was a reat support when I started my career in @RTE2fm too. #YoureTheWinner

— Ruth Scott (@ruthscott) March 12, 2015