Irish actors died in 2000
Here are 2 famous actors from Republic of Ireland died in 2000:
Tony Doyle
Tony Doyle (January 16, 1942 Ballyfarnon-January 28, 2000 London) was an Irish actor. He had six children, Susannah Doyle, Kate Doyle, Christopher Doyle, Lucy Doyle, Joe Doyle and Sam Doyle.
Doyle was trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London and began his acting career on stage in the late 1960s. He went on to have a successful career in television and film, with notable roles in BBC dramas such as "Ballykissangel" and "Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy". Doyle also had a number of film roles, including appearances in "Hamlet" (1990) and "Damage" (1992).
In addition to his acting work, Doyle was also a prominent supporter of Irish republicanism and worked with various political organizations throughout his career. He died in 2000 at the age of 58 from a heart attack, leaving behind a legacy as a respected and beloved performer both in Ireland and abroad.
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Frank Patterson
Frank Patterson (October 5, 1938 Clonmel-June 10, 2000 New York City) also known as Patterson, Frank was an Irish singer and actor. He had one child, Eanan Patterson.
Frank Patterson was renowned for his lyrical performances of Irish songs, and his ability to sing in a range of styles including opera, pop, and folk. He was born in Clonmel, County Tipperary, Ireland, and began singing as a boy soprano in local church choirs. He studied music at University College, Dublin, and later trained at the Royal Irish Academy of Music.
Patterson's professional career began in the 1960s, and he quickly gained fame for his stunning performances of Irish folk songs. He went on to become a regular performer at the famed Carnegie Hall in New York City, as well as a frequent guest on television shows such as The Ed Sullivan Show and The Pat Boone Show.
In addition to his singing career, Patterson also appeared in several films and television shows. He starred in the 1997 film “Entertaining Angels: The Dorothy Day Story” and appeared on the TV shows “Touched by an Angel” and “Picket Fences”.
Despite battling cancer in the later years of his career, Frank Patterson continued to perform and record music until his death in 2000. He is remembered as one of Ireland's most beloved performers and cultural icons.
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