Tributes are being paid this morning to legendary Limerick actor and comedian Jon Kenny, who has passed away at the age of 66.
He will be fondly remembered as one half of the famous comic duo d'Unbelievables .
He also appeared as an actor in Mrs Browns Boys D'Movie, Angela's Ashes, and The Banshees of Inisherin.
The celebrated actor - who spoke openly about his health battles with cancer - is survived by his wife Margie, daughter Leah, son Aaron and wider family.
Kenny, who was originally from Hospital in Co Limerick, had previously suffered from non-Hodgkins lymphoma but made a recovery. Speaking earlier this year on RTÉ Radio One, he said his cancer had returned in recent years.
Kenny had a long and varied career as an actor, comedian, singer and performer. He gained widespread national fame with Pat Shortt as part of the comedy duo D’Unbelievables.
The pair formed in the late 1980s, creating sketches based on common Irish characters spotted around the country. They toured extensively for years, and released numerous VHS videos of their performances, to great popularity.
Tributes have been paid to Kenny, who was well-known and loved in his native Limerick. He led last year’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Limerick City as Grand Marshal.
Taoiseach Simon Harris said in a statement that he learned of Kenny’s death “with the utmost sadness”.
“Jon had the ability, that very few people possess, to make his audiences crack up laughing with a glance or a single word,” Harris said.
“Behind that seemingly effortless talent to joke, there was a gifted performer and an extremely deep thinker.
