Irish actors died in 2014
Here are 2 famous actors from Republic of Ireland died in 2014:
Gerard Parkes
Gerard Parkes (October 16, 1924 Dublin-October 19, 2014) also known as Gerry Parkes, Gerard Parks or Gerard Thomas Parkes was an Irish actor.
He moved to Canada with his family in 1956 and began his acting career in theater productions in Toronto. He later moved to Newfoundland and became involved in the theater scene there as well. He is perhaps best known for his role as Doc in the popular children's television series "Fraggle Rock" which aired from 1983-1986. Parkes also had roles in numerous other television shows and films, including "The Boondock Saints", "The Shipping News", and "The Littlest Hobo". In addition to his acting career, Parkes was also a painter and a sculptor. He passed away in 2014 at the age of 90.
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Dermot Healy
Dermot Healy (November 27, 2014 Finnea-June 29, 2014 County Sligo) was an Irish novelist, writer, actor, playwright and poet.
Dermot Healy was born in Finnea, County Westmeath, Ireland on November 27, 1947. He grew up in Cavan and later moved to County Sligo where he spent most of his life. He began his career as a writer in the 1970s, publishing his first poetry collection "A Fool's Errand" in 1980. He went on to write over a dozen books, including the novels "A Goat's Song" and "Sudden Times".
Aside from his literary work, Healy was also an accomplished actor and playwright, performing in and writing several plays for the stage. He was a recipient of numerous awards for his writing, including the Hennessy Award for Fiction, the Encore Award, and the Irish Book Award for Lifetime Achievement. He was also nominated for the Booker Prize in 1994 for his novel "A Goat's Song".
Healy was a beloved figure in the Irish literary community, known for his generosity and kindness. His death on June 29, 2014, at the age of 66, was mourned by many, and his contributions to literature and the arts in Ireland continue to be celebrated today.
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