"Mr Magan was born in Donnybrook, Dublin in 1970. His family confirmed his death this morning. He was described in a tribute from President Michael D Higgins as "a truly singular person" who brought the "beauty, depth and vitality" of the Irish language to many people. Mr Magan produced and presented a number of acclaimed travel documentaries, many with his film-making brother Ruán. He also made many TV documentaries on the native language, including No Béarla which saw him travel around Ireland speaking only Irish."
"His latest programme was Listen to the Land Speak, where he referenced his illness and told viewers, "I'm on borrowed time". Mr Magan was also a newspaper columnist, presented radio programmes on RTÉ Radio 1 and wrote several books on the Irish language. Speaking on RTÉ Radio One's Brendan O'Connor last month, Mr Magan confirmed he had terminal prostate cancer and was undergoing treatment. "I just think it's good to talk about these things. For some reason, I'm not scared," he said at the time."
Manchán Magan was born in Donnybrook, Dublin in 1970 and his family confirmed his death this morning. He produced and presented acclaimed travel documentaries, often collaborating with his film-making brother Ruán, and created television programmes focused on the Irish language, including No Béarla in which he travelled around Ireland speaking only Irish. He presented radio programmes on RTÉ Radio 1, wrote newspaper columns and several books on the Irish language. His latest programme, Listen to the Land Speak, referenced his illness and included his line, "I'm on borrowed time." He confirmed terminal prostate cancer on RTÉ and said he was not scared. President Michael D Higgins praised him as an inspirational figure who deepened public engagement with the Irish language and with the natural landscape.
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