Hollywood star Colin Farrell's father dies after long illness

The late Eamon Farrell is survived by his wife Eileen, and his children Colin, Catherine, Claudine, and Eamon. Picture: Rip.ie

The father of Irish actor Colin Farrell has passed after battling a long illness.

Eamon Farrell, aged in his 80s, passed peacefully on Wednesday in the loving care of his family at Beaumont Hospital.