Farranree native Tim Matley of The Overtones dies at age 36

The tragic news was announced by the band on their social media pages.

The cause of death was not confirmed by the band, who said "It is with the greatest sadness that we have to announce that our dear friend and brother Timmy has passed away. We know this news will be as heartbreaking for you as it is for us. We appreciate your love and support at this difficult time. Mike, Darren, Mark & Lachie x".

It is with the greatest sadness that we have to announce that our dear friend and brother Timmy has passed away. We know this news will be as heartbreaking for you all as it is for us. We appreciate your love and support at this difficult time. Mike, Darren, Mark & Lachie x

— The Overtones (@the_overtones) 11 April 2018

Matley, former resident of Liam Healy Road in Cork, had been battling cancer after discovering a lump in his underarm in 2016, following which he was diagnosed with stage three malignant melanoma. In recent times, he had been planning to perform a skydive - to raise money for the hospital where he received his treatment - on May 3. At time of writing, he had raised almost €6,000 for the hospital, The Royal Marsden in London, on a JustGiving page.

The Overtones were due to perform as part of their summer tour, in various venues across the UK. The band were also due to perform at Cork City Hall on June 12 as part of a charity concert in aid of Down Syndrome Centre.

Thank you for my birthday wishes yesterday. Kisses and love from West Cork ?☘️ @TimMatley x pic.twitter.com/ndTrNCRgmO

— The Overtones (@the_overtones) 17 February 2018

Matley left home at 17 to travel, and later became involved in singing and songwriting before joining the Overtones in 2010. Their debut album, 'Good Ol' Fashioned Love' achieved Platinum status in the UK and Ireland.