Broadcast of 'Ireland's Fittest Family' postponed after death of teenager

Filming for 'Ireland's Fittest Family' had already taken place for the series before the tragic news of the teenager's death emerged. File Picture: Moya Nolan

The first episode of the new season of Ireland's Fittest Family on RTÉ has been postponed following the death of a teenage participant. 

The young contestant, aged 14, was found deceased in his bed at home on Monday.