Oscar-nominated Irish actor dies

DANIEL O’HERLIHY, an Oscar-nominated character actor whose 50-year career extended from the Irish stage to television and Hollywood movies, has died aged 85.

He passed away yesterday at home in Malibu, California, surrounded by his family after suffering from a year-long illness, said Michael Druxman, his long-time publicist and friend.

Mr Druxman said the family asked that the exact cause not be disclosed.