Irish actress and novelist Pauline McLynn has paid tribute to her mother after she died on Monday.
Best known for her role as Mrs Doyle in the Father Ted comedy series alongside the later Dermot Morgan, the actress revealed on social media that her beloved mother Sheila had passed away.
The actress said: “So, the Mammy left us this evening - RIP Sheila, you little legend. She went out the gap.”
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Hundreds of people sent messages of support to the popular actress who lives in Kilkenny with director of the comedy festival, The Cats Laughs, Richard Cook.
Pianist and musician Frank McNamara said: “So sorry to hear of your Mam’s passing. Sad time. But wonderful opportunity to celebrate her life too. May she rest in peace.
Eurovision winner and singer Linda Martin said: “So sorry Pauline,” while RTÉ Radio One producer and musician Aonghs McAnally added: “Sending you best wishes to get through this tough time with peace and a celebration of the joy of her life. Hugs.”
Well-known actress Leigh Arnold Davies continued: “Oh Pauline you poor darling! Sending so much love to you and your family at this said time.”
McLynn’s mother was an art teacher and artist, and McLynnn is the eldest of three children.
Her films include Far and Away, When Brendan Met Trudy, An Everlasting Piece, Angela’s Ashes and Heidi and Gypo (which is due for cinema release in October 2007).
The 60-year-ld has written five novels, the first three featuring Irish Private Eye Leo Street. These are Something for the Weekend, Better Than a Rest and Right on Time.
Then came two stand-alone novels: The Woman on the Bus and Summer in the City.
She is Patron of World Vision Ireland with Victoria Smurfit and is a member of the Board of Rough Magic Theatre Company, Dublin.
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