Overview
- His husband, Martin Corbett, announced that Wallace died suddenly at home and requested privacy as no further details were given.
- Wallace was the only judge to feature in every series of RTÉ’s Home of the Year since its 2015 launch and also fronted The Great House Revival and My Bungalow Bliss.
- He co-founded Douglas Wallace Architects, leading decades of work across hotels, retail and housing, including involvement this year in the Waterford North Quays redevelopment.
- RTÉ Director General Kevin Bakhurst and colleagues from Shinawil and Animo praised Wallace’s passion for design and his connection with audiences.
- He spoke openly about alcoholism and dyslexia, describing recovery as a second chance and using his platform to encourage others to seek help.