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Irish actor and comedian Jon Kenny dies aged 66
Best known as one half of D’Unbelievables, Kenny also starred in Father Ted and The Banshees Of Inisherin
Jon was an interesting and thoughtful person, he had some stunning dramatic performances on stage and on screen and the country is still in stitches from the magic that was D’Unbelievables. Photograph: Everett Collection Inc/AlamyThe deputy Irish premier, Micheál Martin, said: “Deeply saddened at the passing of Jon Kenny, one of our most iconic actors and comedians. The Sinn Féin leader, Mary Lou McDonald, described Kenny as a “comedic genius”, adding: “Along with his compadre Pat Shortt – [he] connected with the unique humour and wit of the Irish people in a very special way.
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