Declan Donnelly 'Beyond Devastated' After His Brother's Death |
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Older sibling had been a Catholic priest for over thirty years
The brother of Chiswick-based celebrity Declan Donnelly has died in hospital this Friday (8 July) after a brief illness. The TV presenter issued a statement on social media saying that he was heartbroken and beyond devastated after the death of Father Dermott Donnelly who was aged 55. He added, "Thank you for your messages of sympathy and support, they are appreciated." Declan Donnelly is the youngest of seven brothers and sisters. His older brother had been a Roman Catholic priest for over 30 years and had officiated at his wedding to Ali Astall in 2015. In a statement to the PA news agency, a spokesperson for Donnelly said, "It is with great sadness that we confirm the death of Fr Dermott Donnelly who died peacefully this afternoon in hospital surrounded by his family and close friends. "We ask for the utmost privacy for the Donnelly family at this difficult time." Father Donnelly had been the parish priest at St Joseph's Church in Stanley, County Durham. He had recently been invited to Number 10 Downing Street to pray for peace alongside other religious leaders after the invasion of Ukraine.
July 9, 2022
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