June 7th 2024.
This week, we received the tragic news of the passing of beloved soap actress Annie Kent. Most known for her role in Fair City, Annie had been living in Gorey for the past few years after moving from Ranelagh. On June 4th, she passed away suddenly at Beaumont Hospital, surrounded by her family.
During her time on Fair City from 2005-2006, Annie portrayed the character of Angelea O'Connell. She also had roles in other notable productions such as The Commitments and P.S I Love You. Her RIP.ie notice revealed that she was a cherished wife to Pierce H and a loving mother to Pierce T and Jayne. She also held the title of adored Nana to her grandchildren Hannah, Aimee, Lucie, and Alice. Her daughter-in-law Jenny, son-in-law Greg, siblings Terry, Jane, and Charlie, sister-in-law Trish, as well as her nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends all mourn her loss.
One of the many people paying tribute to Annie is none other than Pauline McLynn, who played Mrs Doyle in Father Ted. In a touching message, she described Annie as a beautiful soul and a talented individual whom she had the pleasure of working with on the set of Holding in West Cork. Stephanie Kelly, Annie's co-star on Fair City, also expressed her sadness at the news and sent her condolences to all those who knew and loved her.
Annie's most recent works include her role as Nora Goggin in ITV's Holding, Sheila in Faithless, and Deirdre in The Woman in the Wall, which starred Ruth Wilson and aired on BBC One. She also appeared in a 2018 episode of Coronation Street as Patti Truman. For those who are interested in the latest soap news, join Metro's WhatsApp Soaps community, where you can get access to spoiler galleries, must-watch videos, and exclusive interviews. Simply click on the link, select 'Join Chat', and turn on notifications to stay updated on the latest spoilers.
As a longtime veteran in the world of soaps, Annie was a familiar face on Fair City, which has been airing since 1989 on RTE. Set in Carrigstown, Dublin, the show follows the lives of the locals and their daily interactions. The area features a variety of establishments, including a restaurant, pub, corner shop, garage, community centre, charity shop, boxing club, surgery, and various other businesses. Annie's contribution to the show will be greatly missed, and her memory will live on through her remarkable work.
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