The Catholic priest brother of ITV star Declan Donnelly has died at the age of 55. Earlier on Friday is was announced Father Dermott Donnelly was "extremely unwell" in hospital.
However on Friday afternoon the Bishop of Hexham and Newcastle shared a statement to announce the priest had passed away, reports The Mirror. It said: "It is with great sadness that I inform you of the death of Fr Dermott Donnelly who died peacefully this afternoon in hospital.
"This has come as a great shock to all of us. Please pray for the repose of his soul and keep his family, especially his mother, in your prayers at this difficult time."
