Irish actors died in Alzheimer's disease
Here are 2 famous actors from Republic of Ireland died in Alzheimer's disease:
Milo O'Shea
Milo O'Shea (June 2, 1926 Dublin-April 2, 2013 Manhattan) a.k.a. Milo Donal O'shea was an Irish actor. He had two children, Colm O'Shea and Steven O'Shea.
Throughout his career, O'Shea appeared in numerous stage productions, films, and television series. He gained critical acclaim for his performances in the plays of Samuel Beckett, earning a Tony Award nomination in 1969 for his role in "Staircase." O'Shea also appeared in films such as "Barry Lyndon," "The Verdict," and "The Butcher Boy," and in TV shows including "Cheers" and "The West Wing." He was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Irish Film and Television Academy in 2005. O'Shea passed away at the age of 86 while living in Manhattan.
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Godfrey Quigley
Godfrey Quigley (May 4, 1923 Jerusalem-September 7, 1994 Dublin) was an Irish actor and voice actor.
Quigley grew up in both Egypt and Ireland and was educated at Sandford Park School in Dublin. He began his acting career in the 1940s and quickly gained notoriety for his talent on stage and screen. He appeared in numerous productions throughout his career, including films such as "Loophole" and "Barry Lyndon" and television shows such as "The Avengers" and "The Bill." Quigley was also a prolific voice actor, lending his voice to animated films such as "Watership Down" and "The Secret of NIMH." He was highly regarded in the acting community and was a member of both the Royal Shakespeare Company and the Irish Repertory Theatre. Quigley passed away in 1994 at the age of 71.
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