GAA President Nickey Brennan expressed he is "deeply shocked and saddened" to learn of the death of former Dublin hurler and All-Ireland senior football winner, Mick Holden.
Described as one of the "most charismatic, colourful and passionate players to ever play Gaelic Games" Brennan paid tribute to the 52-year-old who died suddenly this morning.
"Mick embodied that rare gift of being a gentleman who enjoyed every minute on the playing field while performing in the hard edge of the cauldron of inter county football at the highest level," said Brennan.
"Mick's tousled blonde hair made him stand out on the field of play as he excelled in all that is the cocktail of skill, commitment and pride in the jersey that represents the complete county player.
"A light went out today in Dublin and GAA circles with the news of Mick's untimely death," added Brennan as he expressed his condolences to Holden's family and large circle of friends.
Holden won the SFC All-Ireland title with Dublin in 1983 and played inter-county football and hurling for Dublin and was a member of the Cuala club in Dublin.