Beloved musician Oisín Daly sadly died suddenly at the age of 38 on Friday, June 12. His devastated wife Vanessa shared the news that he had died in his sleep shortly after returning from a Canadian holiday with his family. In an emotional social media post, she penned: "To all who have reached out, I burst into tears with every gesture. With every loving word. With every message.
"This is the worst day of my life... the despair and horror scene keeps replaying in my head. This morning, I jumped in the bed with the cat to kiss him and wake him make him breakfast, and found him cold. I was letting him sleep in to rest from his trip.
She went on: "It was.... And still is.... The worst possible horror movie scene you can possibly imagine, my screams brought over all the neighbours, the cops and paramedics took me out of the house by the arms." In another heartbreaking twist, she revealed: "One of the paramedics knew him, he was his friend, he came out shaking and with tears and hugged me."
"Everything hurts. Why am I writing this? I have received countless messages asking me what happened since my husband was.... IS.... extremely loved. I am choking with tears writing this. I tried to sleep, but I can't, I spent most of the day lying on the floor. I'm so sorry for my incredible loss, but everyone's too. He is so loved... nobody in my life ever loved me like he did. I love you. Thank you for your love.
"This is all about him and the love he inspired.... And the love he inspired in me. I love you too much Oisín Daly. Thank you for always loving me so much.... He was away for a week visiting family. He came home, kissed me, hugged me, and never woke up again. He came back to me for a moment, for a last kiss. My love... I just want to disappear and dissolve into the sky and stars you have reached," she concluded.
His family also paid tribute in a touching obituary, which read: "It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Oisín Daly on June 12, 2026, at his home in Savannah, Georgia. A beloved husband, son, brother, uncle, and friend, Oisín’s loss leaves an immeasurable void in the lives of all who knew and loved him.
"...Oisín brought warmth, laughter, and generosity wherever he went. He possessed a rare ability to make people feel welcome and valued, and his kindness, humour, and unwavering loyalty earned him lifelong friendships across continents."
Although he had been living in the US for the past several years, he was originally from the village of Eyeries on the Beara Peninsula in Co. Cork, Ireland. His obituary was posted to both American and Irish websites.
Oisín had studied Music Technology at Maynooth University in Kildare before emigrating to Georgia in his early 20s. He swiftly became a valued member of the local community and music scene over the next fifteen years. He established himself as a widely respected musician, composer, and producer.
