Father Ted star Bren dies at 68
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She wrote on Instagram: “This is me #beardedlady tomwalker and me Spot the difference!” TRIBUTES have flooded in for Father Ted star Brendan Grace who has lost his battle with lung cancer.
The veteran entertainer, who was also a stand-up comedian, played Father Fintan Stack in the popular Channel 4 comedy series about three Irish priests.
He died yesterday, aged 68, surrounded by his family after being diagnosed with terminal lung cancer 10 days ago, his manager said.
Mrs Brown’s Boys creator Brendan O’Carroll said:
“So sad at the passing of a great comedy legend.
“He opened doors for so many of us and leaves a legacy of love and laughter that will echo through this land and we will all mourn his passing.”
The actor had lived in the US for many years but returned to his native
Dublin last month.
Tom Kelly, Grace’s manager for 27 years, said his death is a great loss to
Ireland.
He said: “It’s a great shock to everybody. He was very weak, he didn’t wish to have chemo or anything like that, and the inevitable happened.
“He was one of greats, it’s a huge loss.”
Dee Forbes, directorgeneral of Ireland’s state broadcaster RTE, said: “Brendan was one of Ireland’s original funnymen and one of Irish comedy’s true pioneers.
“Brendan established himself in the hearts of generations of fans, not just in Ireland but all over the world.” the