ABC’s head of specialist Aidan Laverty passes away, less than three weeks after leaving role
The ABC’s head of specialist, Aidan Laverty, has died, less than three weeks after leaving his role to seek treatment overseas for an unexpected and rare medical condition.
In a statement, the broadcaster’s managing director, David Anderson, and director of entertainment and specialist, Michael Carrington, said “the fact that he is no longer with us is hard to bear”.
So sad to hear of the passing of Aidan Laverty, condolences goes to his wife & young family, May his Dear soul RIP ?❤❤❤❤
So shocked to hear of Aidan’s passing. A truly wonderful colleague and friend, who I worked with on some important films after 9/11. A really great loss; thoughts are with his wife and family.
I worked with Aidan for years at the BBC – probably the smartest kindest tv exec I ever worked with. Greatly saddened it just seems so wrong that he would pass so young.