Irish broadcaster John Quinn, 84, died Jan. 1, 2026, leaving behind a legacy in media and literature. El locutor irlandés John Quinn, de 84 años, murió el 1 de enero de 2026, dejando atrás un legado en los medios y la literatura.

John Quinn, a renowned Irish broadcaster, author, and former teacher, died at 84 on January 1, 2026, at University Hospital Galway. John Quinn, un reconocido locutor irlandés, autor y ex profesor, murió a los 84 años el 1 de enero de 2026, en el Hospital Universitario de Galway. He spent 27 years at RTÉ, producing influential programs like *Education Forum* and *The Open Mind*, and was celebrated for his memoir *Goodnight Ballivor, I’ll Sleep in Trim*. Pasó 27 años en RTÉ, produciendo programas influyentes como * Education Forum * y * The Open Mind *, y fue celebrado por sus memorias * Goodnight Ballivor, I'll Sleep in Trim *. A prolific writer, he authored children’s books, including the 1992 Bisto Award winner *The Summer of Lily and Esme*, and later works like *Homage* and *Gratias*. Es un escritor prolífico, autor de libros infantiles, incluido el ganador del Premio Bisto de 1992 *El verano de Lily y Esme*, y obras posteriores como *Homage* y *Gratias*. Predeceased by his wife Olive, he is survived by three children, grandchildren, and extended family. Su esposa, Olive, falleció antes que él, y le sobreviven tres hijos, nietos y otros parientes. His funeral was held in Galway, with burial in Dublin. Su funeral se celebró en Galway, con enterramiento en Dublín.