Following the news that Frank Kelly has passed away aged 77, tributes for the Father Ted star are flooding in.
The many memories and loving tributes are painting a picture of a man who was widely loved both onscreen and off.
A veteran of both stage and screen, Kelly starred in Emmerdale, Glenroe, Hall’s Pictorial Weekly and of course played the foul-mouthed Fr. Jack in Father Ted.
In a poignant symmetry, his co-star Dermot Morgan died on this day eighteen years ago.
Morgan’s son Rob and Father Ted creator Graham Linehan are among the many paying tribute to the acting great today.
Thoughts & condolences to #FrankKelly family & friends on their loss. A sad day. I hope they find comfort in the joy he brought others. #rip
— Rob Morgan (@RobMorganDublin) February 28, 2016
Just hearing from various sources that Frank Kelly has passed away. Terribly sad news. Thanks for everything, Frank.
— Graham Linehan (@Glinner) February 28, 2016
Three years ago a very kind man helped calm a very cross 6yo on Killiney Hill. RIP Frank Kelly https://t.co/nyPwUREnqR
— Dermot Casey (@dermotcasey) February 28, 2016
RIP Frank Kelly. So many laughs. Gods speed and remember, as always, to take the drinks trolley with you. pic.twitter.com/IsoZWbk6xu
— Frank_Monkey (@Frank_Monkey) February 28, 2016
“I love my brick” – RIP Frank Kelly, Monday nights haven’t been the same since Fr Ted ended. pic.twitter.com/u4r1iv8B0z
— Medbh Peavoy (@AgedPineapple) February 28, 2016
R.I.P Frank Kelly…. A big influence on many an Irish persons formative years… I loved my brick too pic.twitter.com/TuXAczPcUK
— Emmie (@inkfairy) February 28, 2016
So sad to hear of the passing of Frank Kelly #FatherJack #Arse #Drink #FeckOff pic.twitter.com/ud0loFIp02
— BIRDIE (@DarrenBirdie) February 28, 2016
Devastated to hear of the death of wonderful actor and gentleman Frank Kelly. A great loss. Today is Dermot Morgans anniversary.
— Shay Byrne (@shaybyrneradio) February 28, 2016
I know to all the world he’s Fr. Jack but I will always associate him with Hall’s Pictorial Weekly (because I’m old). RIP Frank Kelly
— Paul O’Brien (@WestCorkPaul) February 28, 2016
RIP Frank Kelly…On the anniversary of Dermot Morgan too..Frank so much more than Fr Jack..very talented much loved pic.twitter.com/Cr7N0kTAUn
— Father Ted (@Father_Ted_) February 28, 2016
Frank Kelly’s popped upstairs to go have a drink & a chat with Dermot. You gentlemen made so many of us laugh so much. Enjoy the craic! #RIP
— Julie Hull (@rivier) February 28, 2016
