Colin Farrell's dad Eamon dies after 'long illness' with family by his side

The dad of actor his died at the age of 83. It comes after former footballer Eamon had been dealing with a long illness, according to his death notice, which confirmed his death on Wednesday.

The notice said the former player "passed peacefully, after a long illness bravely borne, in the loving care of his family and the excellent staff of the Whitworth Ward. Beloved husband of Eileen, loving father of Eamon, Catherine, Claudine and Colin and beloved brother of the late Tommy, Maureen and Sean."

The notice continued: "Sadly missed by Rita, step-children William, Keith, Sandra, Aidan, Deborah, Karl, Ciarán and Gary, grandchildren James, Ellen, Henry, Stella and Oscar, in-laws and partners, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends."

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Banshees of Inisherin star Colin previously opened up about life with his dad. Speaking of growing up, Colin said: "I was the baby, so I got away with more. My parents weren't as hawkeyed with me and I think my older brother got the brunt of it and my sisters a little less."

He added: "They will all tell you I had the easiest time, but I don't think it was because I was the favourite, I think just as a result of my parents' fatigue!"

He also spoke of his dad's football career in the sixties before moving on to other ventures. "Dad played football till he was 26 or 27," he said.

"After that he owned a fish-and-chip shop by a course, The Little Chip Inn. Honest to God. He never let us forget the wit of that. Then he had a restaurant. He has a health-food store in Dublin called Down To Earth."

Colin also referred to his family during his winners speech at the in February. The star won the Best Male Actor gone for and said on stage: "Thanks to my mum, Rita, my dad, Eamon, and the two people in my life who have made my life so much more special and so much more meaningful, so much more joyful than I ever truly thought possible - my son James and my son, Henry."

Shamrock Rovers' official account was among those paying tribute to Eamon following the sad news. They shared a black-and-white image of him in their strip alongside the words: "The death has occurred of former Rovers player Eamon Farrell.

"Eamon joined Rovers in 1960 at 18 years of age from the famous schoolboy nursery club Home Farm. A half back who was a minor and schoolboy Ireland international, Eamonn played alongside his older brother Tommy during his time at Milltown.

"Both were on the team that beat Shelbourne in the FAI Cup final in 1962 played in front of an attendance of 32,000."

The club ended with an Irish saying, which translated into "May his soul be at God's right hand".

Fans took to the post to share their condolences. A number of users shared Irish sayings, while others shared green love heart emojis.

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