Irish Examiner view: RIP Christy Dignam, the voice of Dublin

Gifted singer dies aged 63 after lengthy battle with cancer

Christy Dignam: People responded to his authenticity and honesty. Picture: Moya Nolan

The news of Christy Dignam’s passing at the age of 63 after a lengthy illness was received on Tuesday with sadness all over Ireland and beyond.

The gifted singer shot to fame 40 years ago with his band Aslan, and through his battles with hard drugs and illness, he and the band maintained a huge, and hugely loyal, fan base.