Tributes pour in following death of Dublin DJ Hugh Scully
Tributes are pouring in online following the death of dance DJ Hugh Scully, who is being remembered as the 'kindest, loveliest and most decent soul.'
The Dubliner was one of the very first dance DJs on non-pirate radio and enjoyed a stellar career from the 90s up until recently.
Hugh passed away on Monday with social media flooded with tributes from his friends and colleagues. Tributes are pouring in online following the death of dance DJ Hugh Scully, who is being remembered as the 'kindest, loveliest and most decent soul.' Pic: Brendan Duffy
'Hugh Scully was the kindest, loveliest and most decent soul you could ever meet,' one wrote, 'He was a constant and true friend.
'I will always remember him not only because he was a brilliant person but for his unwavering friendship to my brother. Hugh always checked in. Always tried to help. Never gave up on him.
'He was the epitome of a decent human being. His gentle and generous soul forever shining through. That smile was infectious.'
They added that they were 'so sad' and were 'thinking of his family and all who loved him.'
'He will be greatly missed by so many. If there's a heaven, Hugh will be up there with the best of. He certainly earned his angel wings. Our family will remember Hugh for his gentleness and kindness.'
Another added: 'Truly heartbroken today at the passing of my old friend Hugh Scully. I don't speak lightly when I say that Hugh's friendship and mentorship steered my life in ways that I'm not sure even he realised.
'He was a hero to me in my twenties who grew up into a friend and I will truly never forget him, his ease of life, his humour, his incredible knowledge of music and love for good times.
'From talking records to driving around the country on activations to Coppa Cafe and beyond. The word legend doesn't come close.'
Gutted to learn of the passing of Hugh Scully. I worker with himself and Shay in the early years of Spin1038 he was a true gentleman and I think we all had a crush on him at some stage. Huge loss#RIP pic.twitter.com/WIMvzAItrP — Nikki Hayes (@nikkihayes) May 13, 2025
A third shared that they were 'in total shock' following the news of Hugh's death.
They said: 'I had the pleasure to play alongside this guy many times amazing DJ some great memories of him playing Spirit.'
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