Dublin's Q102
By Amanda Flannery
The actor's niece confirmed the heartbreaking news in a Facebook post on Monday.
Alan's niece, Lee-Ann, said her uncle passed away peacefully.
Sharing photographs of her uncle with family members, she wrote: "Early December 2020 my mums brother Alan Igbon my uncle passed away peaceful.
"He is well known for being an actor in Boys from the black stuff, Scum, GBH, Coronation st, Brookside and many more. R.i.e.p."
Friends and family shared the condolences with the actor's niece on the post.
One Facebook user wrote: "Condolences to you and your family Lee-Ann. Sad news. Thinking of you xx"