Irish actor Frank Kelly, best known for playing Father Jack in the comedy Father Ted, has died aged 77.

Kelly had been a veteran of the stage and screen for 60 years.

As well as appearing on the Channel 4 sitcom Father Ted, Kelly had more recent roles in Emmerdale and Mrs Brown's Boys D'Movie.

The actor passed away exactly 18 years after the death of his Father Ted co-star Dermot Morgan. He died on Sunday 28 February 1998.



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