Tributes paid to architect and TV presenter Hugh Wallace who has died aged 68

Tributes have been paid to TV presenter and architect Hugh Wallace following his sudden death at the age of 68.

Wallace, best known to RTÉ audiences as a long-serving judge on the series Home of the Year, died at home on Sunday night, his husband Martin Corbett confirmed this morning.

In a statement posted on Wallace's Instagram account, Martin wrote wrote: "It is with deep sadness and shock that I share the news that my beloved husband and soulmate, Hugh Wallace, passed away suddenly at home last night. I am heartbroken.

Speaking to Brendan Courtney on RTÉ Radio 1, interior designer Sarah Cosgrove, who worked with Wallace on Home of the Year, said: "It's just devastating. He was so full of life. I think that was the energy that Hugh brought to everything he did.

"He was an incredible person and an incredible husband to Martin.

"I met him a few weeks ago, and it was just craic, that is what you were always guaranteed."

RTE broadcaster and friend Oliver Callan said: "The most wonderful, funny, soulful, exquisite gentleman you could ever meet. Our sincere sympathies Martin."

TV presenter Lucy Kennedy paid tribute on Instagram, writing: "I loved Hugh, so much fun always. I'm so sorry for your loss Martin. X"

Presenter James Patrice added: "This is such heartbreaking news. What a wonderful man."

Dancing with the Stars host Jennifer Zamparelli said: "Oh my god I'm so sorry for your loss x"