The actor Frank Kelly who was best known for playing the part of Father Jack in the Father Ted TV series has died.
He passed away on the 18th anniversary of Dermot Morgan's death. The pair played opposite each other as Father Jack and Father Ted in the hit Irish TV comedy.
Just hearing from various sources that Frank Kelly has passed away. Terribly sad news. Thanks for everything, Frank.
— Graham Linehan (@Glinner) February 28, 2016
Kelly, who more recently played a role in Emmerdale, was diagnosed with Parkinson's last year. At the time he said he was determined to live life to the full despite the debilitating condition.
So Father Ted and Father Jack die on the same date, eighteen years apart.
If comedy is all about timing, maybe this means there is a God.— Darren Geraghty (@GeraghtyDarren) February 28, 2016
Read more on the life of Dermot Morgan here.
