Funeral details have been announced for TV presenter and architect Hugh Wallace.
The 68-year-old was best known for being a judge on RTÉ’s Home of the Year since 2015, and hosting The Great House Revival.
The news of his death was confirmed by his husband Martin Corbett on Monday morning.
In a post shared on Instagram, he 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. Please respect my privacy at this deeply painful time. Martin.”
A funeral notice on RIP.ie reads: “WALLACE – Hugh (Dublin), 1st December 2025, unexpectedly, at home; son of the late Susan and Ken. Wonderful, adored husband and soul-mate of Martin. Loved and remembered always by his family, cherished and valued friends, colleagues and all who knew him.
“Funeral Service on Friday (December 5th) at 11 am in St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin.”
Aside from his TV work, Hugh was a founding partner of Dublin-based practice Douglas Wallace Architects, one of Ireland’s best-known design consultancies.
RTÉ’s Director General Kevin Bakhurst paid tribute to Hugh following the news of his death.
“On RTÉ’s hugely popular Home of the Year, Hugh, with his fellow judges, not only opened the door to the most extraordinary homes in Ireland, but he also inspired viewers to engage with the vast possibilities of innovative design,” he said.
He also praised Hugh’s openness about his own life story, “which helped so many”.
“Our thoughts are with his husband Martin, his family, his colleagues in Shinawil, Animo and RTÉ, and his many close associates for whom Hugh was a beloved colleague, inspiring mind, and the warmest of friends. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam,” Mr Bakhurst added.
Hugh was very candid about his battle with alcoholism, and used his platform to advocate for better support and resources for people struggling with addiction.
He is survived by his husband, hairdresser Martin Corbett, with whom he had been renovating a house in Dublin.
