Paddy Cole, 85, Irish music legend and "King of the Swingers," dies after cancer battle.

Paddy Cole, an 85-year-old Irish showband legend known as the "King of the Swingers," has passed away after battling lung cancer. Cole began his career at 15 and performed with bands like the Capitol Showband and the Big Eight Showband in Las Vegas, where he met Elvis Presley. He also hosted a radio show and wrote a memoir. Cole is remembered for his saxophone skills and warm personality, and is survived by his wife and three children. Taoiseach Simon Harris paid tribute to Cole, recognizing his exceptional talent and adventurous life.

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