Irish actors died at age 56
Here are 2 famous actors from Republic of Ireland died at 56:
Donal McCann
Donal McCann (May 7, 1943 Terenure-July 17, 1999 Dublin) was an Irish actor.
He died caused by pancreatic cancer.
Donal McCann was best known for his work in film and theater. He trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London before making his debut on the stage in Dublin. McCann was a founding member of the Focus Theatre in Dublin and performed in productions in Ireland, England, and the United States.
In 1970, he made his film debut in "Sinful Davey" and went on to appear in numerous films including "Ulysses", "The Dead", and "Out of Africa". McCann's performance in John Huston's "The Dead" earned him critical acclaim and cemented his reputation as one of Ireland's finest actors.
Aside from his work on stage and screen, McCann was also an accomplished voice actor, having lent his voice to documentaries, cartoons, and commercials.
Despite his success, McCann remained humble and down-to-earth, with a reputation for being easy to work with and a generous mentor to younger actors. His untimely death at the age of 56 was a great loss to the Irish theater and film community.
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Ralph Strait
Ralph Strait (July 8, 1936 New Jersey-July 31, 1992 New York City) was an Irish actor.
He started his acting career in the late 1950s and appeared in several plays before transitioning to television and film. One of his most notable roles was in the 1969 film "Paths of Glory," directed by Stanley Kubrick. Strait also appeared in several popular TV shows, including "The Twilight Zone" and "Cheers." In addition to acting, he was also an accomplished playwright and wrote several successful plays during his career. He passed away in 1992 at the age of 56 due to complications from lung cancer.
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