Brendan Gleeson: Hospices a beacon of goodness amid negativity in the world

'If you don’t take on board how final death is, you don’t really get a proper perspective on how delicious life can be'

The actor’s parents both spent their final days in a Dublin hospice (Brian Lawless/PA)

Hospices are a “beacon” showcasing the best of humanity at a time when there is a lot of negativity and anxiety in the world, actor Brendan Gleeson has said.

The Irish star, who has featured in films including The Banshees of Inisherin and In Bruges, is asking the public to support a nationwide fundraising campaign for hospices.