He will be greatly missed. The veteran Scottish actor … A spokesperson for ITV added: "We are terribly saddened to hear that Kenny Ireland has passed away, our thoughts are with his family at this time. properly thank them for the encouragement and support they've given me throughout my career and the happiness I've experienced as a result of that.". As tributes to Rogers began to flow in, singer Richard Marx tweeted: "I'm so sad to see Kenny Rogers go. Why don't libraries smell like bookstores? Most famous for his long running role as Donald Stewart on ITV comedy Benidorm, he was written out of the series in June so he could concentrate on treatment in a bid to beat the disease. RIP: Benidorm star Kenny Ireland has died aged 68 [ITV] The veteran actor, who played sex-mad Donald Stewart on the hit ITV sitcom, passed away on Thursday morning after losing his battle with cancer. Born and raised in Houston, Rogers's trademark gravelly voice helped bring him 20 solo single number ones on the US country charts between 1977-87. The Scottish actor - best known for his role as Donald, one half of the swinging couple in the comedy series - … When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. ‘ Benidorm ’ actor Kenny Ireland has died at the age of 68, it has been confirmed. Two of those songs - his duet of Islands In The Stream with Parton and his remake of Lionel Richie's Lady - also hit the top of the pop charts. Ireland was best known to television viewers for his role in Victoria Wood As Seen on TV in the 1980s, and for playing Donald Stewart in Benidorm from 2007 until his death in 2014. In 1974 he produced and directed the spectacular The Fantastical Feats of Finn McCool in the old Haymarket Ice Rink, Edinburgh. a fatal heart attack but he wasn't found until 2 days later when Kenny MacLean died sometime on November 22, 2008 after suffering Kenny MacLean died sometime on November 22, 2008 after suffering a fatal heart attack but he wasn't found until 2 days later when his sister was let into his apartment by his landlord. Does Jerry Seinfeld have Parkinson's disease? May he rest easy. 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Rogers, who also enjoyed success in partnership with Dolly Parton, had announced a farewell tour in 2015 but continued performing until 2017. All rights reserved. All registered in England and Wales. BENIDORM star Kenny Ireland has died at the age of 68. “He was a much loved actor, not only by the cast and crew on Benidorm but by the millions of fans out there. If you are 13 years old when were you born? It was right up his street and although, in the end, he didn't get the job of running the NTS he once said: "If I'd got the job I'd have done it differently but probably not so well. To enable Verizon Media and our partners to process your personal data select 'I agree', or select 'Manage settings' for more information and to manage your choices. I met Kenny Ireland 56 years ago, around the time his Great Aunt Bill (sic) took him aside and told him: "There's more to life than Paisley, Kenneth." ", Available for everyone, funded by readers. 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Scottish actor Kenny Ireland has died following a battle with cancer. ... Why women in Northern Ireland will have to wait for abortions. Ireland died of cancer on 31 July 2014 aged 68. 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Microsoft may earn an Affiliate Commission if you purchase something through recommended links in this article, Start making plans for your next trip and get great savings. His character did not appear in the seventh series of Benidorm in person but the character's voice was heard on a telephone call, albeit provided by a sound-a-like. First published on Wed 6 Aug 2014 12.17 BST. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. He was to prove her right. Who is the longest reigning WWE Champion of all time? You can unsubscribe at any time. The Gambler, Rogers "passed away peacefully at home from natural causes under the care of hospice and surrounded by his family", his representative said in a statement. Kenny Ireland, Benidorm star, dies aged 68 TV and theatre actor Kenny Ireland has died after suffering from cancer By Alice Vincent 01 August 2014 • 09:03 am He even left his mark on the present format of the National Theatre of Scotland. 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