Durban - Friends and family gathered at the Denis Hurley centre on Friday night to bid farewell to human rights leader Paddy Kearney, who died earlier on Friday.

Kearney, one of Durban’s most well known religious and human rights leaders, died following a heart attack in hospital.

He was 76.

His passing was confirmed by Raymond Perrier, of the Denis Hurley Centre, who worked alongside Kearney.

Following news of his passing, a vigil was held to bid farewell to Kearney, who was described as a “most wonderful soul” by Previn Vedan on Facebook.