Tributes have been paid to Father Ted actress Rynagh O’Grady, who suddenly passed away aged 67.
The sad news was announced by the Abbey Theatre, who wrote in a statement:
“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.”
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. pic.twitter.com/KGd9dONIGA
— Abbey Theatre (@AbbeyTheatre) February 9, 2021
Continuing to list her accomplishments, the wrote:
“Rynagh trained in the Abbey School of Acting and first appeared on our stages in 1969. Notable productions included Donal O’Kelly’s Mamie Sighs in 1990 and more recently in Deirdre Kinahan’s The Unmanageable Sisters”
“We were honoured to have Rynagh reading for the Abbey stage as part of Dear Ireland in August 2020. She will be greatly missed. Rest in peace, dear Rynagh.”
Rynagh, who was a Dublin native was most known for her role as Mary O’Leary, who worked alongside her husband, John as a shopkeeper.
With the iconic role having a lasting impact on the Irish public, tributes have begun to pour in for the star. With many taking to Twitter to share their sadness.
Absolutely shocked to hear this news. Worked closely with Rynagh on the Executive of @IrishEquity for a number of years back in the 00s, you’d be hard pressed to find a more passionate or principled woman anywhere. And she was genuinely brilliant in Unmanageable Sisters. Sad day. https://t.co/hkItsOxw3D
— Aonghus Óg McAnally (@AonghusOg) February 9, 2021
We couldn’t have had a better “awfully wedded wife” to play Mary O’Leary than Rynagh O’Grady! We’ll miss you! Rest in Peace! #FatherTed https://t.co/DARrf2heNZ
— Adam Murphy (@Anonymous_Riter) February 9, 2021
We are saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Irish actress Rynagh O’Grady. Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this time. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
— Druid Theatre (@DruidTheatre) February 9, 2021
So sad to officially hear of the passing of Irish Actress #RynaghOGrady today best known for her roles in Fr Ted (Mary) The Snapper (Neighbour) and many stage and screen performances throughout her career! Deepest condolences to her family and close friends at this sad time 🙏 pic.twitter.com/gplH0hXD8I
— Robbie Kane (@robbiekane74) February 9, 2021
Shocking to hear of the death of Rynagh O’Grady. Thoughts are with her family at this time. Another reminder of how precious life can be. https://t.co/4QAIF1Jb3Y
— Alex Rowley (@AlexRowley04) February 9, 2021
Our thoughts are with Rynagh’s family at this time.