Irish Actress Slaine Kelly has sadly passed away at the age of 43.
The Dublin actress is best known for her role in period drama, The Tudors.
She played Jane Howard in the show, which also starred Irish actors Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Sarah Bolger and Colin O’Donoghue.
Slaine also appeared in the iconic noughties Barry’s Tea ad which saw her jet off to Thailand with her best friends, one of who was played by Love/Hate actress Charlie Murphy.
Her death notice on RIP.ie reads: “Slaine Kelly, Allen Terrace, Dublin. Passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family.
“Beloved daughter of Marion and Joe Kelly. Cherished mother of Knox, much-loved sister of Darragh and sister-in-law of Mags and adored aunt of Eliza. Slaine will be deeply missed by her parents, son, brother, sister-in-law, niece, her many cousins, extended family, friends, and all who knew and loved her.
“An actress, film producer, Slaine will be fondly remembered for her work, her spirit, and for helping to found St Anne’s City Farm.”
Slaine was inundated with tributes from her well-known pals.
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Jenny Lee Dixon wrote: “Huge sadness on the much too soon loss of @slaineyk Slaine. With heavy heart I recall meeting her on the set of The Tudors. She a star, I her fan. I’d never seen beauty and aura like hers before. I immediately thought of world icons like Young Pam Anderson, Marilyn, Dolly Parton.
“I thought wow this girl. How lucky I was to later become a friend and for her to attend my wedding. We traversed LA together, shared many acting families, equally in love with her.. as evident from the outpouring of love of each one today. Her love of animals & kindness was just one of a million things I was in love with her for.
“She ran @stannescityfarm a favourite of ours filled with her love of rescued animals and of course her little boy helping too.. (the first baby shower I’d ever been to). Slaine my love, rest peacefully.. and to your family.. may peace come to you with prayer and faith.”
Michelle McGrath wrote: “It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that I share the passing of my beautiful friend, Slaine. Magic, magnetic, and truly one of the most beautiful souls you could ever meet.
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“We first met when I was 14, and I remember thinking she was the most beautiful person I had ever seen. Wherever she went, people were drawn to her and everyone wanted to speak to her. She had this incredible Aura and way of making every person feel seen, special, and at ease in her company.
“Warm, charismatic and endlessly fun. She was kind, loving, caring, and a ray of light to all that crossed her path. I remember getting an audition in London when I was 19, bright-eyed and so excited I hopped on the plane! Slaine had just moved to Camden. So I went to stay with her for a few weeks. She showed me everything London had to offer. We laughed, danced, and ran around the city full of wonder and ambition like two starry eyed teens from Dublin.”
She continued: “We always spoke about our dreams and what we wanted to achieve in life. Slaine was beyond talented, a shining star & anyone who met her will agree She wanted to be an actress, and she went on to do wonderful work in TV & Film ~ The Tudors, The O’Briens to name a few before heading off to LA.
“When she came back, we met for lunch and she told me she was having a baby. The joy of that moment will always stay with me. Knox is her pride and joy, her heartbeat, and being his mum was her greatest role of all. You are so deeply loved and so so special, Slaine.
Thank you for all the love, friendship, laughter, tears, and guidance you gave me throughout this life.
“I will always be grateful for our belly laughs, our tears, our hugs, and our wonderful memories!Until we meet again. Love carries all of us home. Rest in peace my dear friend you’re forever in my heart.”
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.