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Tributes have been paid to former Republic of Ireland football manager Jack Charlton, who has died at the age of 85.<\/p>\nTributes have been paid to former Republic of Ireland football manager Jack Charlton, who has died at the age of 85.<\/p>\n
He had been diagnosed with lymphoma in the last year and was also battling dementia.<\/p>\n
Taoiseach Miche\u00e1l Martin expressed thanks on behalf of the nation.<\/p>\n
\u201cSo saddened to hear of the passing of Jack Charlton who brought such honesty and joy to the football world,\u201d the premier tweeted.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe personified a golden era in Irish football-the Italia 90 campaign being one of pure joy for the nation.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe gave us magical memories. Thank you Jack.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) expressed sadness at his death, describing him as \u201cthe manager who changed Irish football forever\u201d.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur thoughts are with Pat and the family at this sad time,\u201d the FAI tweeted.<\/p>\n
Higher Education Minister Simon Harris described Charlton as a \u201cfootballing legend who became such a part of our lives as Ireland manager\u201d.<\/p>\n
\u201cSo many of my childhood memories involve his time leading our national team. The excitement and pride he brought us all. We were all part of Jackie\u2019s army! Rest in peace,\u201d he tweeted.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Sinn F\u00e9in president Mary-Lou McDonald described Charlton as \u201cIreland\u2019s most beloved England man\u201d as she expressed sorrow at his death.<\/p>\n