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Father Ted star Rynagh O Grady dies suddenly aged 67 as tributes are paid to star s humour, integrity and patience
Rynagh was best known for her role as Craggy Island shop owner Mary O Leary in Father Ted from 1995-1998
Her death was announced in a statement by the Abbey Theatre
It read: We were deeply saddened to hear of the sudden passing of our beloved friend and colleague Rynagh O Grady. We are thinking of her family and all who loved her. Rynagh trained in the Abbey School of Acting and first appeared on our stages in 1969
Director of the Abbey Theatre, Graham McLaren said: Rynagh O Grady, Her grace, Her talent, Her humour, Her integrity, Her patience
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Mary O’Leary, Former Consultant with Ascellon Corporation in Landover, MD, Patient Advocate in St. Helena, CA, and Consultant for the World Health Organization, was recently selected for the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award for 2021 by the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) for her influence, proficiency, and dedication to her professional life.
Inclusion with the International Association of Top Professionals is an honor in itself; only a few members are selected for the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award. These special honorees are distinguished based on their longevity in their career, contributions made to society, and the impact they had on their industries. Ms. O’Leary will be honored at IAOTP’s 2021 Annual Awards Gala at the Plaza Hotel in New York City for her selection as a Lifetime Achievement recipient. www.iaotp.com/award-gala
| UPDATED: 16:05, Tue, Feb 9, 2021
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Rynagh O’Grady has died aged 67 in Dublin it has been announced. The actress was most famous for playing Mary O’Leary from Craggy Island in the Channel 4 sitcom Father Ted.
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