Dublin DJ Hugh Scully remembered as a ‘decent soul' following death from cancer
'Hugh Scully was the kindest, loveliest and most decent soul you could ever meet'
The well-known Dublin DJ Hugh Scully has been remembered as a 'true gentleman' and a 'decent soul' in the wake of his death on Monday.
The DJ and promoter who made his name in the 1990s has hailed as a "legend" in the city's vibrant nightlife scene.
One of the very first dance DJs on non-pirate radio, Scully later hosted various radio shows, promoted numerous music events and was a voice on several stations including Spin 1038.
He was also involved with Dublin Vinyl and The Record Hub, and was a 'a truly lovely man, a generous soul and a great partner in Coastal Beats,' Ray Donoghue, Dublin's Night Time Economy Advisor said.
'A brilliant DJ, and a friend for almost 30 years,' Ray shared on social media.
"Every time we met, you lifted my spirits with that laugh and smile. Hugh, you will be sorely missed. Rest well, my friend."
Former 2FM presenter Nikki Hayes said she was 'gutted to learn of the passing of Hugh Scully'.
'I worked 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.'
Chef and fellow DJ Marcus O'Laire said: '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.
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"He was a hero to me in my twenties who grew 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."
DJ Tonie Walsh took to Instagram to post: "Such sad news from Dublin that fellow DJ, Hugh Scully, has died after a bout of cancer.
'We forged a particularly strong relationship while co-producing the Red Bull Music Academy in 2000, by which time we'd also been working together at Dublin's H.A.M. in PoD, one of the most beautiful clubs to have ever graced the capital.
"So many lovely, life-affirming memories. Thank you, Hugh. You were such a suave, dapper man and a bright ball of energy. Thinking of Claire, your family and your great circle of friends you've left behind in Ireland."
Other tributes posted online include one reading: 'Hugh Scully was the kindest, loveliest and most decent soul you could ever meet.
'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.'
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.'
One 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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