Dick Hearns died on 3rd September 1993 and is buried with his wife, Clare, in Glasnevin Cemetery, Dublin.
The article below appeared in Mayo's "Western People" on the week following the death of Dick Hearns.
Terry Reilly's tribute to Dick Hearns published in "Western People" Wednesday 8th September 1993
Terry Reilly remembers his heroes while growing up in Ballina
Dick Hearns in his heyday as a boxer
Sporting record of Dick Hearns displayed inside Dick Hearns Centre, Ballina, Co. Mayo
The Dick Hearns Perpetual Trophy, presented to Ballina Boxing Club by Vince and Mona Hearns
This trophy is an annual award for Club Person of the Year