Flamboyant Eddie Jordan banged the F1 drum and gave Michael Schumacher his debut

The Dubliner's death was announced on Thursday morning. 

TOP GEAR: Eddie Jordan was a big name in Formula One. Pic: PA

Eddie Jordan, the flamboyant Formula One team owner who handed Michael Schumacher his debut in the sport, has died.

The Irishman revealed in December he was suffering with bladder and prostate cancer which had spread to his spine and pelvis.