Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle O’Neill said she was deeply saddened to hear of the former Tyrone midfielder’s death.

“Throughout his illness, Jody showed incredible strength, courage, and resilience,” Ms O’Neill wrote on X.

“His empowering words will continue to inspire and help so many others as they navigate their own battles in life.”

Crossmaglen Rangers GAC, who faced Trillick in last year’s Ulster Club championship, offered their condolences on social media.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the Gormley family, fellow Gaels in Trillick GAA and Tyrone GAA and colleagues and students at Abbey CBS,” said the Crossmaglen statement.

GAA Social podcast host and BBC Sport NI presenter Thomas Niblock also paid tribute to the Trillick man following his death.

“Jody Gormley died this evening. Life is so unfair,” he posted on X.

“I hope his family can take some comfort, in knowing that he was a stunning human being. He was the best of us.”

Gormley spoke movingly about his cancer diagnosis on the GAA Social last month.