Irish actor Gary Lydon dies at 61

Gary Lydon, the Irish actor celebrated for his roles in films such as The Banshees of Inisherin, Calvary, and The Guard, has passed away at the age of 61. Originally named Gary O'Brien, he was born in London in 1964 to Irish parents and spent his childhood in Wexford, later taking on his mother’s surname for his career. He gained recognition in the mid-1980s through Billy Roche's Wexford Trilogy. Elizabeth Whyte, Executive Director of Wexford Arts Centre, expressed her sorrow, highlighting Lydon's dedication to his craft there. His last performance was with his son, James Doherty O'Brien. St Michael's GAA club honored him for his unwavering support. James shared that the family is experiencing profound grief.