Former Emmerdale actor Frank Kelly dies

The former Emmerdale actor Frank Kelly has died. The 77 year old played Dermot Macey between 2010 and 2011. He will be best remembered as Father Jack from the long running sitcom Father Ted.

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Emmerdale cast members pay tribute to Frank Kelly

Some members of the Emmerdale cast have been paying tribute to the actor Frank Kelly, who has died at the age of 77. He played Dermot Macey in the Yorkshire-based soap between 2010 and 2011.

Danny Miller, who plays Aaron Livesy and Adam Thomas, who plays Adam Barton, have tweeted messages:

Former Emmerdale actor Frank Kelly dies

Frank Kelly as Emmerdale's Dermot Macey Credit: ITV

Former Emmerdale actor Frank Kelly has died. The 77 year old played the part of Dermot Macey, father of Declan and Megan Macey between 2010 and 2011.

Frank Kelly as Dermot Macey with his Emmerdale co-stars Credit: ITV

The ITV soap has tweeted a message to say he will be sorely missed:

The actor's death has been announced by the Irish national broadcaster RTÉ. He will be best remembered for his role as Father Jack in the long-running Channel 4 sitcom Father Ted.

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