Music stars pay tribute to George Donaldson

Music stars from have been paying tribute to Celtic Thunder singer George Donaldson who died on Wednesday aged 46 from a heart attack.

Here’s a selection of what some of his friends and colleagues had to say about the tragic news.

George Donaldson Stars tributes

I am so shocked and upset at the death of Celtic Thunder’s George Donaldson. Can’t stop thinking of his family. We were only talking about making the most of life just before Christmas…46!!! Thinking of you fans, tonite . Got to meet a few of you this evening who were so upset over the loss of George. I hope the Celtic Thunder songs give you some consolation and comfort in your loss. Michael Londra

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Darren-Holden tribute to George Donaldson

Utterly shocked and saddened to hear the very sad news about George Donaldson from Celtic Thunder. May he rest in peace and sing eternally. RIP

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I don’t know what I’m to say publicly, but I want to pay tribute to one of my best friends. I don’t know what I’ll do without you G. Colm Keegan

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Emmet_Cahill tribute to George Donaldson

Today we have lost a great friend and a wonderful spirit. George you were one of the most selfless and caring men I have ever known,RIP Bro x

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We are shocked and saddened by the death of George Donaldson of Celtic Thunder. A terrible loss. Our deepest sympathies. Celtic Tenors

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Sending love & condolences to the Celtic thunder family on the devastating loss of George Donaldson. Keeping him and his family in my prayers. Susan McFaden

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We’re sure we speak for thousands when we say we’re in absolute shock & will miss George immensely. Eternal rest. George was a true friend of ours for many years. The Tolbooth, Jintys or the other side of the Atlantic, he touched everyone with his music.Our thoughts & prayers are tonight with the Carrie, Sarah and the wider family and friends of George Donaldson. The Wakes – Glasgo Irish folk ‘n roll band

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Always looking to laugh, joke and see the best in things, no matter how dark or dreary the situation. A big kid at heart, the fatherly figure that never stopped breathing, eating and sleeping Sarah and Carolyn. George was a good man, a hard worker and one of the best people to have on the road, both on and off the stage. I’m sure you’re playing music with the angels now George, I am going to miss you man. This is one of the hardest things I have ever had to write. RIP George Donaldson. Keith x Keith Harkin

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Today I lost a colleague, a Celtic Thunder original brother, but, more importantly, I lost my very good friend. From the first day I met him at the audition for Celtic Thunder in 2007, we became “thick as thieves” and shared so many great times together – on and off the stage. I know he’s looking down now on the two most important people in his life – Carolyn and Sarah – and on the rest of us holding them up for him, with his guitar strapped around his neck and a pint in his hand with that big smile of his. George, I miss you so much already.

As he always sang Phil’s words, in his own inimitable way: “though he may be gone, memories linger on, and I’ll miss him… My Old “Bro”…. Rest in peace Big Man. Those of us in what you deemed “Celtic Thunderland” will miss you more than you’ll ever know….Ryan xx  Ryan Kelly

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Daniel Furlong tribute to George Donaldson

George I’m going to imagine that you are resting peacefully somewhere as beautiful as the Mira

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Saddened to hear the passing of George Donaldson of Celtic Thunder. Only met George on a few occasions, he was always a gent each time. RIP  Conor McGinty

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Devasting news about So sad for his family & the lads in RIP George  Mairead Nesbitt

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Shocked and saddened to hear about George Donaldson from Celtic Thunder. My heart goes out to his family.  Lisa Kelly

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Lisa-Lambe  tribute to George Donaldson

My deepest thoughts go out to the family & friends of George Donaldson. I only ever heard of his gentleness & goodness, may he rest in peace

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Warm condolences to the family and friends of George Donaldson. Sending you all the love, strength and support in the world x  Mairéad Carlin

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