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Frank Grimes passes away
Irish actor Frank Grimes, known for Coronation Street and Mrs Brown's Boys, died aged 78 after a short illness.
Tributes pour in for the actor known for Coronation Street and Mrs Brown's Boys after his death at 78.
Frank Grimes dies aged 78 after short illness
Frank Grimes, the Irish actor known for Coronation Street and Mrs Brown's Boys, has died aged 78 after a short illness. He passed away on Friday, August 1, surrounded by his family. The Irish Cultural Centre in London announced the death and called him one of Ireland's greatest actors, praising his warmth and Dublin wit. The centre highlighted Grimes's long relationship with Irish theatre and his memorable voice that captivated audiences on stage and radio.
Grimes trained at the Abbey Theatre and built a long stage career that included Borstal Boy on tours in Dublin, London and Broadway. He earned a Tony nomination for Borstal Boy and received praise from New York critics as a promising actor early in his career. His screen work spanned films and television, with credits such as A Bridge Too Far, The Outsider and appearances in Casualty, Silent Witness and Mrs Brown's Boys. He also played Barry Connor in Coronation Street for 50 episodes between 2008 and 2015, a role that connected his theatre background with mainstream TV audiences.
Key Takeaways
"one of Ireland's greatest actors"
Irish Cultural Centre statement
"so warm hearted, full of Dublin wit and charm"
Tribute from the Irish Cultural Centre
"a spell-binding actor with a mesmerising voice"
Tributes describing his stage presence
"Frank Grimes will be remembered across theatres Dublin London Paris"
Collective memorial remarks
Grimes embodied a bridge between Irish theatre and wider UK and international stages. His career, including a celebrated one man show about James Joyce and frequent appearances at the Abbey Theatre, shows how Irish actors have long moved beyond borders to reach broader audiences. The warm tributes from the Irish Cultural Centre and major theatres underscore a performer whose voice and presence defined a generation of stage work in Dublin, London and on Broadway. His death prompts reflection on how regional theatres nurture talent that later shapes national and international screens and stages.
Highlights
- one of Ireland's greatest actors
- so warm hearted, full of Dublin wit and charm
- a spell binding actor with a mesmerising voice
- Frank Grimes will be remembered across theatres Dublin London Paris
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News about a beloved actor's death invites strong fan and media responses. Coverage should be respectful and accurate to prevent sensationalism or misinterpretation.
The stage remembers a voice that traveled far and left a lasting impression.
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