‘Dublin Wives’ star Lisa Murphy dies aged 51 after battle with cancer

Tributes have poured in for socialite Lisa Murphy who passed away this morning after battling with cancer.

The former model, 51, silently battled with cancer over the last few years

The Ballinteer native (Dublin) appeared on TV reality show, Dublin Housewives, which was broadcast in 2012.

Since the tragic news broke, tributes have been pouring in.

“A beautiful lady in every way, genuine, kind and so lovely, Lisa has been ill for some time and was just 51 years of age. Lisa and our wonderful friend Gerald Kean were our Best Man and Best Lady at our wedding on June 20th 2014 and have been two of our closest friends forever. Rest gently our beautiful darling,” wrote one of her friends in tribute.

Her former partner and celebrity lawyer, Gerald Kean, also paid her tribute.

“She was a wonderful lady. She was a big part of my life and also in particular my daughter’s,” Mr Kean told the Irish Independent.