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Father Ted Star Dies 'Suddenly' Aged 69 as Tributes Paid
Ben Keaton, aged 69, was an Olivier Award-winning actor known for Father Ted and Casualty, with a career spanning theatre, TV, and film.
- On Friday, Irish actor Ben Keaton died at Lincoln County Hospital, with outlets reporting his age as 69 and 70.
- The Olivier Award-winning actor, writer and director began on the 1980s comedy circuit and moved into West End theatre, creating Brainiac Live, which won Best Family Show.
- His death notice named ex-wife Polly, son Waldo, daughter Daisy, brothers Des and Thom, and sister Jeanette, while Polly said the death was very sudden and the family were in shock.
- Fans on X posted condolences and recalled meeting Ben Keaton at ComicCon, expressing sadness at his passing, with Nottingham Playhouse paying tribute, 'We are so sorry to hear of the death of Ben Keaton.'
- Funeral arrangements will be announced later, and he had notable TV credits including more than 50 Casualty episodes and his Emmerdale role as Jeff Brannigan.
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The Independent (US)Father Ted star Ben Keaton dies suddenly aged 69: ‘We are all in shock’
Olivier winner Ben Keaton was best known for roles in ‘Father Ted’ and ‘Emmerdale’
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