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It’s with great sadness to have to say John ” Johnny” Murphy died last night after a brief respiratory illness. He passed peacefully and will be deeply missed. He was charming and cantankerous and humorous to the end. RIP John ( 1943 – 2016)
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Commitments co-star Glen Hansard is among those paying tribute to Murphy today:
The great Johnny Murphy, (Joey the Lips Fagan) passed yesterday.. A beautiful man, and a true gent.Bless you Johnny pic.twitter.com/nIW418VEhx
Sunday 22 December, 2024
Sunday 22 December, 2024
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Johnny Murphy, the man behind The Commitments' 'Joey The Lips', has died
ACTOR JOHNNY MURPHY, best known as trumpet player Joey ‘The Lips’ Fagan in The Commitments, has died.
Murphy, who was also an accomplished theatre actor, passed away after a brief respiratory illness. He had been diagnosed with cancer in 2011.
Director and friend Peter Reid posted on Facebook this morning:
Commitments co-star Glen Hansard is among those paying tribute to Murphy today:
Another Commitments star, Maria Doyle Kennedy simply said:
7 wonderful gifts Roddy Doyle has given the world
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