‘The Commitments’ star Johnny Murphy has died

Details of his death have yet to be released.

‘The Commitments’ star Johnny Murphy has died
Tue, 23 Feb, 2016 - 12:20
Anna O’Donoghue

Irish actor Johnny Murphy has passed away, according to reports.

The star was best known for his role as trumpet player Joey “The Lips” Fagan in The Commitments, a role he beat Van Morrison and Rory Gallagher to.

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