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- Gerry Ryan. Legendary Irish broadcaster Gerry Ryan died in April 2010. Well known for presenting a range of RTE shows, the 53-year-old died from a heart attack and was found in his apartment on Leeson Street, Dublin.
- Maeve Binchy. Ireland’s ‘most-well known novelist’ Maeve Binchy died in July 2012. After several years of ill-health, the writer died of a heart attack at her home in Dalkey, Co Dublin.
- Colm Murray. Following a brave three-year battle with motor neurone disease, Colm Murray died in July 2013. Most known for his horse racing coverage, Colm was a well-respected newsreader and journalist.
- Seamus Heaney. One of the most loved Irish poets, Seamus Heaney passed away in August 2013. The much-celebrated poet won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1995.
Dec 30, 2023 · A look back at some of the greats and well-known faces we lost this year. 9.01pm, 30 Dec 2023. 32.6k. 19. 2023 WAS A year in which we lost many Irish people. We said goodbye to famous sporting ...
Dec 27, 2023 · Hollywood actress Raquel Welch, ... Irish-born actor Michael Gambon died peacefully in hospital aged 82 following a bout of pneumonia, his family announced. Gambon, who was born in Dublin's Cabra ...
Dec 30, 2021 · We take a look back at some of the many greats and well-known faces we lost this year. 10.01am, 30 Dec 2021. 38.0k. 8. IT WAS A year in which we lost many Irish people. From those who brought joy ...
Dec 30, 2023 · Oscar-winning actress and former UK Labour MP Glenda Jackson died aged 87. JULY. Irish singer Sinead O’Connor died aged 56, just. THIS year has seen the deaths of some of our brightest stars. Here NADINE LINGE looks at the famous faces we have lost in 2023. 18 months after the death of her 17-year-old son Shane. AUGUST.
Nov 11, 2023 · Born: March 21st, 1957 Died: October 20th, 2023 Although her first renown on television was in tough-talking professional roles — the fierce and cynical news editor in the first two series of ...
Jan 1, 2022 · The Kentucky-born star with Irish roots was a prolific character actor and made his memorable film debut in 1972's Deliverance. The role launched his decades-long career in film and television ...
