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Tribute to Frank Grimes
Irish actor Frank Grimes dies at 78 after brief illness; tributes continue to flow.
The Irish actor known for his Corrie role and stage work has died at 78 after a brief illness.
Coronation Street star Frank Grimes dies aged 78 after brief illness
Frank Grimes died on August 1 at age 78 after a very short illness, surrounded by his wife Ginnette and family. The Irish Cultural Centre confirmed the passing and praised his career and stage work. Grimes first appeared on Coronation Street in 2008 as Barrington Barry Connor and appeared on the show in intervals until 2015, with his last appearance linked to Michelle Connor’s wedding to Steve McDonald. He is survived by his wife Ginnette, daughter Tilly, son Andrew and seven grandchildren.
Beyond Corrie, Grimes acted in Mrs Brown’s Boys and in films such as A Bridge Too Far and Tulips of Harlem, along with guest roles on Doctors, Casualty and Holby City. The ICC statement also highlights his self penned production “the he and the she of it…A Portrait of James Joyce,” performed at the ICC to standing ovations and described him as a spell-binding performer with a beautiful voice.
Key Takeaways
"It's with deep sadness and heavy hearts that the ICC has to regretfully inform you that the great Irish actor Frank Grimes suddenly sadly passed away in the early hours of Friday morning, August 1st, after a very short illness, surrounded by his wife and family."
ICC official obituary
"Frank was undoubtedly one of Ireland's greatest actors, he was a dearly loved friend of the ICC's and over the past three decades, he trod the ICC's stage on so many occasions."
Tribute from ICC
"Frank performed this superb tribute to his hero James Joyce, on whom he was an expert, three times at the ICC, and each time, every night he received standing ovations!"
Joyce tribute at ICC
Grimes’s passing offers a look at how memorials frame actors who move between soap opera fame and serious stage work. His obituary foregrounds his Corrie role while underscoring his theatre and radio contributions, suggesting a broader pattern in which a performer’s TV image can overshadow a richer, multi‑disciplinary career. The tribute from the ICC reflects a close community that values Irish talent across venues, not just screens. This moment invites readers to reassess how Circles outside the top TV shows sustain a performer’s legacy.
Highlights
- A life in art bright with Dublin wit
- A voice that could lift a room and hold it
- Warm hearted and full of charm with a sparkling presence
- May Frank Grimes rest in peace
Art lives on in the roles he chose and the stories he told on stage and screen.
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