Declan Donnelly said he is "deeply devastated" following the death of his brother, Father Dermott Donnelly, at the age of 55.
The diocese of Hexham and Newcastle announced the news on Friday, July 8, that the Catholic priest had died peacefully in hospital that afternoon following a short illness. TV star Declan, 46, wrote on Twitter: "I am heartbroken to tell you that my darling brother Fr Dermott, @TweeterPriest, sadly passed away this afternoon.
"We are all beyond devastated. Thank you for your messages of sympathy and support, they are appreciated DD."
