Showband star Brendan Bowyer dies in Las Vegas

Waterford-born showband singer Brendan Bowyer has died. He was 81. The death has also been announced of Cork actor Tony Scannell, who starred in The Bill.
Showband star Brendan Bowyer dies in Las Vegas
Brendan Bowyer holding a photo of himself with Elvis Presley taken in 1958. Photo: Paul Sharp
Fri, 29 May, 2020 - 11:59
Denise O’Donoghue

Waterford-born showband singer Brendan Bowyer has died. He was 81.

He passed away in Las Vegas yesterday surrounded by his family.

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