Tributes paid to Irish actress Rynagh O'Grady, who has died aged 67

Renowned Irish actress Rynagh O'Grady, best known for her iconic role as Mary O'Leary in Father Ted, as well as her work at the Abbey Theatre, has died, aged 67.

Graham McLaren, Director of the Abbey Theatre, has paid tribute to his "great friend", remembering "her talent", "her humour", "her integrity" and "her patience".

"I'd sneak into the back row of the Abbey to watch her hush a hysterical audience with a look, then lead them through a speech full of heart, humanity & justice," he continued. "Irish theatre got a lot darker today."

“Rynagh O Grady
Her grace
Her talent
Her humour
Her integrity
Her patience

I'd sneak into the back row of the Abbey to watch her hush a hysterical audience with a look, then lead them through a speech full of heart, humanity & justice

Irish theatre got a lot darker today” pic.twitter.com/tyusyYniku

— Abbey Theatre (@AbbeyTheatre) February 9, 2021

See more tributes to O'Grady below:

We are saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Irish actress Rynagh O’Grady. Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this time. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

— Druid Theatre (@DruidTheatre) February 9, 2021

Wonderful Rynagh O'Grady, what a privilege to write for her, to watch her performances over the years, to chat to her...she will always be my Dolly Snow. https://t.co/NSFddTQBnE

— deirdre kinahan (@deirdrekinahan) February 9, 2021

RIP to the wonderful Rynagh O'Grady, who played the feisty Mary O'Leary in Father Ted. So many hilarious scenes. pic.twitter.com/4zP3n39vub

— Father Ted Quote of the Day (@FrTedQOTD) February 9, 2021