Actor Frank Kelly, better known as Fr Jack, has died today

Kelly played the much-loved Father Jack on Channel 4's Father Ted from 1995 to 1998 alongside Dermot Morgan, who passed away 18 years ago today.

Actor Frank Kelly, better known as Fr Jack, has died today
Sun, 28 Feb, 2016 - 12:38
Anna O’Donoghue

Actor Frank Kelly, best known for playing Father Jack in Father Ted, has died today at the age of 77.

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