The President has extended his sympathies on the death of Peaches Geldof. During the State visit in London, Michael D. Higgins says he extends his deepest sympathies to Bob Geldof and his family on the sudden and untimely death.
In a statement he says this is such a difficult cross to bear for any family and all of our thoughts are with Peaches' family and friends at this time.
"'I extend my deepest sympathies to Bob Geldof and his family on the sudden and untimely death of his daughter Peaches. This is such a difficult cross to bear for any family and all of our thoughts are with Peaches' family and friends at this time" he said.
"Sabina and I were due to meet Bob Geldof while on the State visit and we are thinking of him at this time of immense loss" he added.
'Non-suspicious, sudden death'
Kent Police say they are continuing their enquiries.
Officers were called to her home in the Wrotham area at 1:35pm yesterday and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police say the death is being treated as a non-suspicious, but an unexplained sudden death.
Officers say they are working to establish the circumstances and will be compiling a report of their findings for the coroner. A post-mortem is expected to be carried out in the next few days.
In her last message on Twitter, Peaches posted a picture of her as a child with her mother, who died of a heroin overdose in 2000 when Peaches was 11.
LBC London reporter Lorraine Horgan updated Newstalk Breakfast this morning.
Bob Geldof's daughters Tigerlily, a teenage Peaches & Pixie cheer as Dad Bob receives the freedom of the city at a 2006 ceremony in Dublin
Peaches as a baby with her Mother, the late Paula Yates
Recent TV appearance
'This Morning' host Phillip Schofield, who appeared with Ms Geldof on the ITV show, wrote "Utterly stunned at the terrible news of the death of Peaches Geldof! The dreadful loss of a really lovely woman."
His co-host Holly Willoughby said "Just heard about Peaches, so unbelievably tragic. So shocked and sad. Sending my thoughts and love to her family".
Tributes from friends
Lily Allen is among a host of celebrities to pay tribute following Peaches' sudden and tragic death.
The singer said: "My thoughts are with Peaches' family at this awful time. I hope they get to grieve in peace. Peaches, rest in peace gorgeous girl."
As news of her death emerged, Kelly Osborne, a childhood friend of Peaches, tweeted: "Words seem inadequate 2 express the sadness I feel about @peaches_g death We are here 2 support U @pixiegeldof1 stay strong my little Pepsi!"
Singer Ellie Goulding said: "Even if you think you've got it all figured out, some things still can't be explained or understood. Two beautiful children. RIP Peaches".
Her friend the model Daisy Lowe posted a picture of a broken heart on Twitter.
TV and radio presenter Dermot O'Leary said: "Met Peaches several times. Really sweet girl. So so sad for the Geldof family. Thoughts and prayers..."
Hollywood actress Susan Sarandon said: "No words can express any comfort at the loss of a child and mother as beautiful as Peaches Geldof. God bless."
She led a wild lifestyle after the death of her mother Paula Yates, but Heat Magazine editor Hannah Fernando says she really settled down when her children were born.
