Irish actress Annie Kent, known for her roles in film, television, and theatre, has passed away. She was recognized for her performances as Angela O’Connell in the Irish soap opera Fair City from 2005 to 2016, as Rose Kennedy in P.S. I Love You, and as Mrs Rabbitte in the hit film The Commitments. Kent also appeared in Coronation Street in 2018 as Patti Truman, as Sheila in Baz Ashmawy’s Faithless, and as Carmel Donovan in Red Rock in 2017. Her stage work included From These Green Heights, Waiting For Elvis, and Cleaners.
News of Kent’s sudden death on Tuesday, June 4, at Beaumont Hospital was recently announced. A notice was posted on RIP.ie that read, “Beloved wife of Pierce H and mother of Pierce T and Jayne. Adored loving Nana of Hannah, Aimee, Lucie, and Alice and sadly missed by her daughter-in-law Jenny, son-in-law Greg and her surviving brothers and sisters Terry, Jane and Charlie and sister-in-law Trish, her nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives, neighbors, and friends.”
Director Mark O’Brien paid tribute to Kent on social media, writing, “I am gutted to hear that the wonderful Annie Kent has passed away. One of the finest people & actresses. I had the great pleasure of working with her many times over the years. A lady and a star. Sending love to Pierce, all her family, friends & colleagues.”
According to Sunday World, a funeral service for Kent will be held on Saturday, June 8, in Dublin. Kent was originally from Mount Pleasant Square in Dublin’s Ranelagh, and had recently moved to Gorey Co Wexford.
In addition to O’Brien, other colleagues and friends have expressed their condolences on social media. Fair City star Stephanie Kelly wrote, “Sad to hear the news of Annie passing. Such a lovely lady. Thinking of all her loved ones. Rest in peace.” Meanwhile, Father Ted actress Pauline McLynn said, “Annie was one of the most beautiful souls and most talented people I ever met or worked with – we laughed a LOT making Holding in West Cork and that’s how I will always remember her. All solace and condolence to you now.” Other tributes have come from fellow actors Joe McKinney and Mark O’Brien
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