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This touching cartoon leads many lovely tributes to Frank Kelly today

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TODAY BRINGS THE sad news that actor Frank Kelly has passed away at the age of 77.

Best known for his portrayal of Fr Jack in Father Ted, Kelly has passed on the 18th anniversary of his Ted co-star, Dermot Morgan.

Morgan’s son Rob and Father Ted creator Graham Linehan are among those paying tribute to Kelly today:

Thoughts & condolences to #FrankKelly family & friends on their loss. A sad day. I hope they find comfort in the joy he brought others. #rip
— Rob Morgan (@RobMorganDublin) February 28, 2016

Rob Morgan / Twitter

Just hearing from various sources that Frank Kelly has passed away. Terribly sad news. Thanks for everything, Frank.
— Graham Linehan (@Glinner) February 28, 2016

Graham Linehan / Twitter

While this simple cartoon by artist Darren Birdie sums up the sadness of his death:

So sad to hear of the passing of Frank Kelly #FatherJack #Arse #Drink #FeckOff pic.twitter.com/ud0loFIp02
— BIRDIE (@DarrenBirdie) February 28, 2016

BIRDIE / Twitter

A prolific actor and comedian and universally described as a gentleman, many fond memories of his best scenes and tributes to his kind nature are being shared.

Three years ago a very kind man helped calm a very cross 6yo on Killiney Hill. RIP Frank Kelly https://t.co/nyPwUREnqR
— Dermot Casey (@dermotcasey) February 28, 2016

Dermot Casey / Twitter

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Worthy mention for Frank Kelly's other best known work as part of the seminal Irish satire Hall's Pictorial Weekly. https://t.co/drHspag8f7
— Gareth Joy (@lookoutwales2) February 28, 2016

Gareth Joy / Twitter

Kelly’s turn as the brick and drink-loving Father Jack Hackett stands out for many as his seminal role:

"I love my brick" - RIP Frank Kelly, Monday nights haven't been the same since Fr Ted ended. pic.twitter.com/u4r1iv8B0z
— Medbh Peavoy (@AgedPineapple) February 28, 2016

Medbh Peavoy / Twitter

R.I.P Frank Kelly.... A big influence on many an Irish persons formative years... I loved my brick too pic.twitter.com/TuXAczPcUK
— psychofaerie (@psycho_faerie) February 28, 2016

Emmie / Twitter

While his classic and hilarious take on The 12 Days of Christmas is also a favourite:

Although famous for father ted I will always remember Frank Kelly for his Countdown to Xmas song #frankkelly #fatherjack
— Craig (@allaboutcraigUK) February 28, 2016

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Margriet Askew / YouTube

Frank Kelly was not just Fr Jack. I remember seeing him on Top of the Pops with his '12 Days of Christmas' which was fairly surreal. #Feck
— Simon N. Roche esq. (@simonroche) February 28, 2016

Simon N. Roche esq. / Twitter

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There are also plenty of people planning a Father Ted marathon and maybe a ‘drink’ in Kelly’s (and Morgan’s) honour.

Last October it was reported that Kelly was suffering from Parkinson’s disease. He survived bowel cancer in 2011 and was treated for skin cancer last year.

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