- Irish actor Ben Keaton, known for his roles in Father Ted and Emmerdale has died at the age of 69.
- His family announced his death in the Irish Times on Friday, describing it as "unexpected".
- Keaton was best known for playing Father Austin Purcell, dubbed "the most boring priest in the world", in a 1996 episode of the Channel 4 sitcom Father Ted.
- He also appeared in Casualty, Doctors, and played Jeff, Rita Brannigan’s father, in Emmerdale.
- Beyond television, Keaton had a distinguished theatre career, winning a Perrier Comedy Award and an Olivier Award for Best Family Show for Brainiac Live.
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