Legendary sports commentator and journalist Jimmy Magee has died.

He passed away at the age of 82.

It's understood the veteran broadcaster known as 'Memory Man' had been ill for some time.

His friend and colleague John Giles says he had a love for all sports.

"I think it was because he had a genuine interest in it.

"But Jimmy actually loved the game, and of you love the game then you're going to take a real interest in it.

"That came across in Jimmy's commentary".