Tributes were paid to Dec’s brother, Father Dermott Donnelly, after his death on Friday at the age of 55 following a serious illness.
Father Dermott Donnelly, I’m A Celebrity’s older brother, Declan Donnelly, a presenter of the show Get Me Out of Here, passed away at age 55.
At his brother’s bedside during his dying hours, 46-year-old Declan Donnelly was reportedly present with family members.
Similarly, the TV personality tweeted: “My dear brother Fr. Dermott tragically passed away this afternoon, and I am devastated to have to inform you of this. Each of us is absolutely crushed. We appreciate the condolences and well wishes you have sent our way.”
What Happened To Father Dermott Donnelly?
A flood of goodwill messages was sent when Father Dermott Donnelly, a priest at St. Joseph’s Church in Stanley, County Durham, collapsed and had to be taken to the hospital on Thursday night.
Shortly after that, his death news was made known to the public.
A spokesperson for Mr. Donnelly continued, “It is with great regret that we confirm the death of Fr. Dermott Donnelly who died peacefully this afternoon in the hospital surrounded by his family and close friends.
The Donnelly family is going through a terrible period, therefore we ask for the utmost discretion.
Besides, the news was made public following a statement from the Bishop of Hexham and Newcastle honoring the priest.
It said: “It is with great sadness that I inform you of Fr. Dermott Donnelly’s passing. He passed away peacefully this afternoon in the hospital.”
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Did Declan Donnelly’s Priest Brother Dermott Die of Illness?
According to reports, Father Dermott Donnelly passed away in a hospital following a brief illness.
Similarly, his hospitalization was posted on Facebook by Catholic parishes in the northeast of England.
On Thursday night, the Stanley, Dipton, and Byermoor Catholic Parishes updated their Facebook status. “Father Dermott is very ill in the hospital; he needs your prayers.”
“There will be a session before the Blessed Sacrament tomorrow evening from 6 to 7 p.m. so that our community can assemble in St. Joseph’s Church and pray for Father Dermott’s well-being.”
Even though he died as a result of an illness, it is not entirely known what disease he had.
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Fr Dermott Donnelly Of Parish Church: His Wikipedia Bio
It’s said that Father Dermott has served as a priest for 30 years in the parish church. In Newcastle, England, in 2015, he officiated Donnelly’s celebrity-studded nuptials to Ali Astall.
Following the invasion of Ukraine, Father Dermott had just been invited by outgoing Prime Minister Boris Johnson to pray for peace with other religious leaders in Number 10.
Similarly, the revered priest had referred to the visit as “a wonderful privilege” and noted that “prayer was our finest tool.”
As per sources, the Get Me Out Here presenter is the youngest of seven brothers and sisters.
Prior to gaining success in show business, the actor and broadcaster revealed that he briefly pondered following in the footsteps of his older brother and becoming a priest.