Snow Patrol's Gary Lightbody Offers Heartfelt Tribute to Late Father
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Days after losing Jack Lightbody to dementia, the 'Signal Fire' hitmaker remembers his father as 'the funniest man' and 'the most social person' he had ever known.

AceShowbiz - Snow Patrol frontman Gary Lightbody has offered up a touching tribute to his father, who died just before Christmas.

Jack Lightbody passed away earlier this week, begin December 23.

"I just wanted to pay tribute to the man that taught me and gave me so much," Gary wrote in the long tribute accompanied by a series of photos of Jack posted on Instagram. "He was the funniest man I've ever known. Even in the depths of his dementia he could still be as sharp and hilarious as ever at times."

"He was also the most social person I ever knew. He could talk to anyone."

The "Signal Fire" hitmaker moved on to share more touching moments about his dad, as well as pay tribute to his mum, sister, niece and all the family and hospice workers who cared for his ailing father in the final months of his life.

"If anyone met my dad at an SP (Snow Patrol) gig or feels like they know him through the songs I wrote about him (Soon, I Think Of Home, Lifening) then, if you like, please raise a glass to him the next time you have a wee drink and say 'cheers big jack'. He would've liked that," Gary added. "I don’t know what life looks like without him, I can't even comprehend it, but he'll be in my heart and all my family's hearts for the rest of our lives."

"I love you dad. There were none like you."

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