General · 4 May 2026

Irish actor Gary Lydon dies aged 61

The passing of Irish actor Gary Lydon, aged 61, has been described by his family as a huge shock. He was known for films like The Banshees of Inisherin and Calvary, and came to prominence in Billy Roche's Wexford Trilogy. James Doherty O'Brien, his son, stated his father's biggest joy came from being a dad.

By BriefTea Editorial · 4 May 2026 at 5:49

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