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David Kelly passed away, in CATCF

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herestoyou	Posted: Feb 13 2012, 07:41 PM
Moderator Group: Moderators Posts: 20,360 Member No.: 21 Joined: 26-January 07	I believe he played the grandpa that goes to WWonka's factory with him--article at the link: http://www.herald.ie/entertainment/around-...82-3017737.html Donna -------------------- "It is not the destination so much as the journey" ~Capt. Jack Sparrow

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QUOTE (herestoyou @ Feb 13 2012, 08:41 PM)

I believe he played the grandpa that goes to WWonka's factory with him--article at the link:

http://www.herald.ie/entertainment/around-...82-3017737.html

Donna

He did play the Grandfather.

Thanks Donna, our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.

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carpediem	Posted: Feb 13 2012, 10:14 PM
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Johnnygirl23	Posted: Feb 14 2012, 01:13 AM
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He was a wonderful actor and such a sweetheart. I first saw him in the delightful Waking Ned Devine and experienced a thrill of recognition every time I saw him after that, no matter what the role. He was perfect as grandpa Joe.

There are many obits out there. Here's an appreciation from The Irish Times and another remembrance with a lovely video clip of his receiving a lifetime achievement award at the Iftas, including several clips from Johnny.

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IN TODAY�S Irish Times there�s a lovely piece by Donald Clarke about David Kelly, a man whose acting ability was only matched by his boundless charm. There�s a short selection of links with it for some of his work, from his turn as O�Reilly the builder in Fawlty Towers to his role in Samuel Beckett�s Rough for Theatre I. Well worth a watch, though, is his acceptance speech, and the video tributes from the likes of Johnny Depp, Colin Farrell and many others, when Kelly picked up a lifetime achievement award at the Iftas. He found the whole thing extraordinary, and wondered why someone was giving him an award for being allowed to do what he always dreamed of doing. We will never see his like again.

David Kelly IFTA speech

Culture Shots: Remembering David Kelly

Rest in Peace, lovely man.

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Karen	Posted: Feb 14 2012, 03:50 PM
Administrator/Owner Group: Admin Posts: 33,126 Member No.: 1 Joined: 5-November 06	Ohh that's so lovely Patty! Thank you so much for sharing that wonderful tribute to Mr. Kelly with us. -------------------- *Angelica to Jack - "How is it we can never meet without you pointing something at me?"*

herestoyou	Posted: Feb 14 2012, 08:46 PM
Moderator Group: Moderators Posts: 20,360 Member No.: 21 Joined: 26-January 07	Thanks so much for that Patty--I forgot he was in Waking Ned Devine May he rest in peace... Donna -------------------- "It is not the destination so much as the journey" ~Capt. Jack Sparrow

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