The stage and screen star Frank Kelly has passed away.

The actor was well-known for his parts on Emmerdale and Halls Pictorial Weekly, but it was his iconic role in Father Ted that brought him the love and adoration from the Irish.

Last year, Frank revealed that he was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease, yet the reason for his death has not been confirmed.

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time.

He was some legend.