Viewers were overcome with emotion last night, as the final episode of Brendan Grace’s RTE documentary aired.
The three-part series was supposed to follow Brendan and the Forget-Me-Nots choir as they worked together to put on a show in Dublin’s Olympia Theatre, but while filming, he was diagnosed with cancer.
Earlier this summer, the legendary comedian sadly passed away, but with the help of his family and celebrity pals, the concert went ahead.
Taking to social media in their droves, viewers honoured the late star, and praised his nearest and dearest for all they’ve done over the last few months.
Such a lovely tribute to Brendan Grace tonight. The love he had for his family and all the people. We will miss him. A true gentleman. Thanks for the memories Brendan
— Eileen McLoughlin (@eileenmclough) October 14, 2019
I am in tears watching Brendan Grace-thank you for the memories . He truly was and always will be a national treasure. RIP Brendan . #brendangrace #brendangracethankyouforthememories #rte
— Áine Murphy (@Ainem2011) October 14, 2019
I really, really, really enjoyed those programmes about Brendan Grace, the Forget Me Not choir and all his friends. Brilliant. Moving. Just loved it. #BrendanGrace
— Paddy Murray (@paddytmurray) October 14, 2019
What a heart warming tribute to a wonderful man #thanksforthememories #brendangrace I have watched all 3 episodes & it was clear how much he loved his family & how much they adored him too, no better legacy to leave behind. The #Forget_me_not choir did him proud. @DeargFilms
— Andra Johnston (@IamAndraJ) October 14, 2019
Probably one of the most significant and wonderfully made documentaries. It encapsulates the legendary #brendangrace and Irish society as a whole. Its simply beautiful TV. #thanksforthememories
— Bob Kavanagh (@BobKavanagh) October 14, 2019
‘Thanks for the memories’. What a fantastic documentary. I had tears but also lots of laughs too. The show was a fitting tribute to a terrific man. Gone but will never be forgotten..Thank you Brendan Grace for the memories #thanksforthememories #brendangrace
— Deniese O’Flaherty (@deniese_o) October 14, 2019
Beautiful documentary from start to finish , what a beautiful family . Amazing people involved In the forget me nots too. Brendan was in all our front rooms for years and will sadly be missed by everyone.well done RTÉ ! RIP #brendangrace
— alan buggle (@alanbuggle) October 14, 2019
Am an emotional wreck after that #thanksforthememories #brendangrace Super documentary series and great performance by the @FMNchoir
— Eileen Garvey (@EileenGarvey18) October 14, 2019
A very moving tribute to the main man Brendan Grace. Loved the entire documentary and his family really did him justice bringing that concert together in his memory. RIP Bottler #thankforthememories #brendangrace
— Debbie Wade (@DebbieMWade) October 14, 2019
A huge thanks to the family of the legendary Brendan Grace for sharing the documentary “Thanks for the Memories” with us. Heartbreaking that he never got to be part of the show. He would have been so proud of the Forget Me Not choir and of his family. What a wonderful celebration
— Olive Kelly (@olivekelly25) October 15, 2019
Beautiful to see the closeness of #brendangrace to his family and how much they all adore him, and he them. They are doing him so proud. And Eileen is an inspiration. Such a dignified lady. #thanksforthememories
— Lorna Sims Byrne (@DummyBM) October 14, 2019