Newstalk’s much-loved ‘Movies and Booze’ contributor Tomás Clancy has passed away following an illness.
The journalist, broadcaster and prominent wine critic was one of the signature contributors of the Moncrieff show over the years.
In a tweet last night, presenter Sean Moncrieff described him as “literally a gentleman and a scholar.”
Devastated to learn today of the death of Tomás Clancy, he was – literally – a gentleman and a scholar and I am proud to have known him,” he wrote.
Devastated to learn today of the death of @tomasclancy . He was - literally - a gentleman and a scholar and I'm proud to have known him. He was one of the kindest people I've ever met. RIP xx
— SeanMoncrieff (@SeanMoncrieff) June 1, 2020
Tomás spent over 20 years as a journalist and wine correspondent for the Sunday Business Post before adding the hugely popular Movies and Booze slot to his repertoire.
He was joined in the segment by film critic Esther McCarthy. Expressing her condolences last night, she described him as “the kindest of men, our funniest partner in crime and a brilliant broadcaster.”
Our Movies & Booze family’s hearts are broken at the passing of @tomasclancy, the kindest of men, our funniest partner in crime and a brilliant broadcaster. My sincerest condolences to his family and friends. We will remember him. We will celebrate him. https://t.co/UPXgK3kA7B
— Esther McCarthy (@Esthermccarthy) June 1, 2020
Tomás made a big impression on everyone he worked with at Newstalk - with many paying tribute overnight.
Our Movies & Booze family’s hearts are broken at the passing of @tomasclancy, the kindest of men, our funniest partner in crime and a brilliant broadcaster. My sincerest condolences to his family and friends. We will remember him. We will celebrate him. https://t.co/UPXgK3kA7B
— Esther McCarthy (@Esthermccarthy) June 1, 2020
He was a perfect gentleman with a light touch. Classy & sophisticated but too modest & refined to ever admit his sheer talent. RIP @tomasclancy one of kind.
— Henry McKean (@HenryMcKean) June 1, 2020
Tomás, you were taken too soon. It was my absolute pleasure to have known you and watched your brilliance in action. When we can, we will come together and honour you. You were an angel flying too close to the ground. RIP @tomasclancy
— Claire Collins (@Claireyster) June 2, 2020
I am really saddened to hear this and yes a total gentleman x
— Anniee Kane (@AnnieeKane) June 1, 2020
Reading through all the beautiful comments and tributes to @tomasclancy and heartbroken to hear the news of his passing. My thoughts are with his family at this time.
Tomàs, you were a pure gentleman, kind charming and so clever. We won't see the likes of you again. RIP.
— Annette Freeman (@Annette_Freeman) June 1, 2020
