Former The Dubliners star Eamonn Campbell has died, aged 70.

The Irish folk musician's death has been confirmed by the members of his band The Dublin Legends on their Facebook page.

"We are very sad and devastated to announce that our friend and colleague Eamonn Campbell has died after a short illness," the statement reads.

"Eamonn was a true Legend and brilliant guitar player. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife and family. He will be greatly missed by all his friends and fans around the world. We are heartbroken and we thank you all for your thoughts and prayers at this time."

Born in Drogheda in County Louth, Campbell was credited with bringing The Dubliners and The Pogues together in the mid-1980s for a recording of The Irish Rover.

He also produced all of The Dubliners' albums since 1987, as well as albums by Foster and Allen and Daniel O'Donnell, among others.

Campbell also performed with the Delta Boys, The Bee Vee Five and the Country Gents.