Dermott Donnelly, the brother of British television presenter, television producer, former singer, comedian and actor Declan Joseph Oliver “Dec” Donnelly OBE has died.
Declan’s brother, Dermott Donnelly, a much loved Roman Catholic priest based in the family’s native north-east, was being treated at North Durham hospital after collapsing in his Newcastle parish.
News of Dermott’s death was confirmed in statement released on Friday (July 8, 2022) afternoon by the Bishop of Hexham and Newcastle, who wrote:
Dermott Donnelly Cause Of Death
As mentioned earlier, Dermott was being treated at North Durham hospital after collapsing in his Newcastle parish.
What happened to Declan Donnelly’s brother? Though Dermott’s exact cause of death is yet to be revealed, it’s known that he was very ill.
Due to the illness, Declan raced home to his native north east to join the family at Fr. Dermott’s bedside.