Slaine Kelly obit

Irish actress Slaine Kelly dies aged 43

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Irish actress Slaine Kelly has sadly passed away at just 43 years old, leaving behind her young son, Knox.

The Dublin woman, who starred in The Tudors, alongside Jonathan-Rhys Meyers, died on Saturday 4 July. Her cause of death hasn't been officially revealed, but actor Paddy Courtney said: 'Her life was stolen by cancer.'

Slaine is survived by both her mum and dad, Marion and Joe, her brother Darragh and Knox, who is 11.

The actress is best known for her role in the iconic 2009 Barry's Tea ad, which saw Slaine work alongside Love Hate actress Charlie Murphy.

The mum-of-one, who also worked as a film producer, is responsible for Irish comedy The O’Briens, which she made and starred in.

Slaine's death notice reveals she passed away peacefully at home in Dublin, with her family by her side.

The star also had a deep love of animals. She helped found St Anne’s City Farm, a community volunteer-led farm located in St Anne's Park.

'Slaine Kelly, Allen Terrace, Dublin. Passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family,' the late star's RIP.ie death notice read.

'An actress, film producer, Slaine will be fondly remembered for her work, her spirit, and for helping to found St Anne’s City Farm,' the statement read.

Tributes poured in for Slaine, with actor Paddy Courtney writting: 'Her life was stolen by cancer, but her spirit of giddy curiosity & divilment will live on in all those who knew her.

'I was lucky enough to circle her orbit in many roles as pal, co-star and confidant,' he penned.

Fair City's Jenny Dixon also paid tribute, writing: 'It’s so very very sad, no words, Slaine x.'

Filmography

Film

Year     Film     Role     Notes

2004    Ouch!  Nurse # 1        

2005    George Candy 

2005    Jack's Hat        Girl in the Park          

2006    Studs   Footballers Girlfriend  (uncredited)

Double Take    Jane Collins    

Mebollix          Woman jogging in park         

2007    Poetic Licence Lisa's Friend   

Perpetual Darkness     Young woman

2008    The Bet           Lynn   

2009    The Letter        Jessica

Talk of the Town         Sarah  

Psychosis         Kristy 

Koda   Suzie  

2010    Missed Connections    Jubilee Girl     

Social Work    Female temptress        

Alpha 66         Helen Wilson  

The Best Years            Atlanta Earle  

Sodium Party  Claire  

2011    Sket     Nurse Charlotte Peters           

2012    Comedown      Nurse Sally Mitchell  

2012    The Best Years            Atlanta Earle  

2013    The O'Briens   Una Blake      

2015    Rise Of The Footsoldier Part 2           Lucy   

Television

Year     Title     Network          Role     Notes

2005    The Last Furlong        RTÉ     Young Woman at Airport       

Podge and Rodge: A Scare at Bedtime           RTÉ     Ex-girlfriend   

2007    The Tudors      Showtime        Jane Howard/Jane Popincourt Either Woman - (1 episode)

2008    Raw     RTÉ     Gorgeous Woman       (1 episode)