Irish actors died at age 48

Here are 1 famous actors from Republic of Ireland died at 48:

Giles Cooper

Giles Cooper (August 9, 1918 Dublin-December 2, 1966 Surbiton) was an Irish writer, screenwriter, actor and playwright.

Cooper moved to England when he was young and began his career as an actor in the 1940s. He appeared in numerous radio and stage productions, as well as a few films. However, his greatest success came as a writer, particularly for radio dramas. Cooper wrote over 50 radio plays for the BBC, many of which were adapted for the stage, television, and film. He won several awards for his writing, including the prestigious Prix Italia.

In addition to his work as a writer and actor, Cooper was also a talented painter and exhibited his art in several galleries. He was known for his dry wit and love of wordplay, which was evident in his writing. Sadly, Cooper's life was cut short when he died suddenly of a heart attack at the age of 48. Nevertheless, his legacy as a talented writer and actor lives on, and his radio plays continue to be broadcast and performed around the world.

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