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Fr Maung said Dermott, who he described as 'a very good, kind priest' had just celebrated 30 years since he was ordained and said it is believed he was carrying out community work at the youth village when he said he had a headache before later collapsing. Father Dermott Donnelly died in hospital after a short illness aged 55. Dermott was eight years older than his brother Declan, one half of TV presenting duo Ant and Dec, and officiated at his wedding to Ali Astall in Newcastle in 2015. Father Dermott Donnelly, a parish priest at St Joseph's Church in Stanley, County Durham, died peacefully in hospital on Friday afternoon after a short illness. Get all the jungle gossip with our I'm A Celebrity newsletter. Declan Donnelly's 'darling' elder brother has been described as an inspiration and a good and kind priest by a close friend who visited him on his death bed. Father Dermott Donnelly . 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But tragically, a statement from the Bishop of Hexham and Newcastle announced Dermott died today. Donnelly had started out as a curate in Chester-le-Street until, two years later, he was asked by the Bishop of Hexham and Newcastle to set up a youth programme aimed at introducing disadvantaged youngsters to the Catholic Church. Father Dermott Donnelly died from a suspected bleed on the brain after developing a headache, colleague Father Peter Kyi Maung has said after the 55-year-old's death was confirmed yesterday. ITV Emmerdale's Amy Nuttall 'crying every day' after husband Andrew Buchan leaves her for co-star, Buchan has reportedly left her for BBC Better co-star Leila Farzad, 40, Amanda Holden addresses Bruno Tonioli 'feud' rumours after he joins ITV Britain's Got Talent, Mum-of-two Amanda, aged 52, is a Heart FM radio breakfast presenter, and one of the four judges used by BGT, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle 'stunned' and two other royals 'appalled' by Frogmore Cottage eviction. 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Mr Donnelly said: "That charity is still in its infancy but it will now be his legacy, as he said in his own words 'young people are not called to live lives of survival or even success but to live lives of happiness and significance' and once they knew their significance they could go on to inspire others.". The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Father Dermott Donnelly, pictured in 2015. Father Dermott Donnelly, 55, died in hospital earlier this month after falling seriously ill. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. "They think he had bleeding on the brain. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. The late Father was eight years older than his brother Declan, one half of the TV presenting pair Ant and Dec, and officiated at his wedding to Ali Astall in Newcastle in 2015. The best weapon we had was prayer., Hexham and Newcastle Bishop Robert Byrne said Donnelly would be greatly missed in the diocese for his sterling work with youth, on both a diocesan and national level. Some of the kinder remarks from church officials decried it as 'intrusive' and 'superficial'. Then I got the bus home from school one day and it was full of lasses from the local girls school, Sacred Heart. Declan Donnelly, 46, had reportedly been with members of his family at his brother's bedside during his final hours. Dec is understood to have raced home to the North East to be with his beloved brother when he was taken ill. He added: Our prayers and condolences should go out to those who will be grieving so strongly at this moment.. St. Joseph's Church in Stanley will be holding a special gathering at 6pm on July 8 to pray for Fr Dermott. His brother took Holy Orders in 1992 in the same cathedral he officiated at Dec's wedding. Declan Donnelly, 46, had reportedly been with members of his family at his brother's bedside during his final hours. 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He added: This is particularly true in his work with young people and youth ministry in the Diocese bringing many disadvantaged and dispirited young people to Christ. Thank you for your messages of sympathy and support, they are appreciated DD.. A source explained they all prayed he would pull through. During his career Fr Donnelly was a supporter of the charity Catholic Agency for Overseas Development. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. They think he had bleeding on the brain. At the time of his death, he had recently celebrated 30 years within. Hexham and Newcastle Bishop Robert Byrne said he will be sorely missed for his energy, enthusiasm and ability to engage with all who met him. Friends of Dermott Donnelly - Declan Donnelly's elder brother - have confirmed how the priest suspectedly died. and Talking in 2015 about his relationship with his Beloved younger brother, Dermott expressed his relationship with a household name allowed him to bridge the generational range with young parishioners. Declan Donnelly helped carry his brother's coffin into St Mary's Cathedral in Newcastle, Fr Dermott Donnelly would be "greatly missed", church colleagues said, Anne Donnelly (centre), Declan Donnelly and Fr Dermott Donnelly's mother, was at the Requiem Mass, The funeral cortege for Fr Donnelly passed through Newcastle. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Father Maung, 45, who served with Dermott at St Josephs Church in Stanley, Co Durham, had just visited him in hospital today. Father Dermott Donnelly would be "greatly missed", church colleagues said, Fr Donnelly led his brother's wedding ceremony in 2015. The I'm A Celebrity presenter is the youngest of seven brothers and sisters. He had recently celebrated 30 years of service in the Catholic church. You will never be forgotten. Back in 2001 he had a more controversial brush with fame. Join Facebook to connect with Dermot O Donnell and others you may know. The TV presenter was left devastated. 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Video, Rescuers search wreckage of deadly Greece train crash, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Fr Dermott died on July 8, 2022, aged 55,. He started out as a curate in Chester-le-Street until, a couple of years later, he was asked by the Bishop of Hexham and Newcastle to set up a youth outreach programme aimed at introducing disadvantaged youngsters to the Catholic Church. He added: Dermott was away training to be a priest, so Id only really see him in school holidays, when wed have a real laugh together. The Stanley, Dipton and Byermoor Catholic Parishes announced the loss of the 55-year-old, who is the. TV star McPartlin, 46, tweeted : "Fr Dermott you were the kindest . St Michael's was where Fr Donnelly officiated at the wedding of his famous brother to Ali Astall in 2015, which was attended by a number of celebrities. Ant and Dec are due to travel to South Africa to film a special edition of reality show Im a Celebrity featuring ex-contestants. TV favourite Declan Donnelly will bid an emotional final goodbye to his beloved brother before flying off to film Im a Celebrity. The great personality is well-known for being a Catholic Priest for about three decades. Dec Donnelly's brother Dermot has died at 55 after being rushed to hospital with a serious illness. and Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. He is also remembered as an amazing figure in communities across the North East. Friend and colleague Father Peter Kyi Maung, who served with Dermott at St Joseph's Church in Stanley, Co. Durham, told the Mirror : "He was hardly breathing in the bed, it was so sad. He added: 'Later on my brother Dermott trained to be a priest. Dermott Donnelly was raised on Newcastle's Cruddas Park estate with siblings Dec, Martin, Eamonn, Camelia, Patricia and Moira. Something went wrong, please try again later. Sally made the admission on Monday's programme. He said at the time: It was a moment when the power of vulnerability encountered the vulnerability of power. Ant McPartlin shared his own tribute following Dec's sad announcement, saying the family was "beyond devastated". TV star Declan Donnelly has been paying tribute to his beloved brother Father Dermott Donnelly, at his funeral service. BBC Breakfast's Sally Nugent makes 'disappointing' bedroom confession as Carol Kirkwood giggles. 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The Irishman performed One Life off his new album Sonder for the New York host and fellow guests Ashton Kutcher and Alison Brie. Please Leave Your Comment, Thoughts, and Condolences For Us Right Below. The TV . I know hes proud of me. Mr Donnelly's presenting partner Ant McPartlin was also at the service. Father Dermott was admitted to hospital after a serious illness. A Requiem Mass has been held for the brother of TV star Declan Donnelly. Please pray for the repose of his soul and keep his family, especially his mother, in your prayers at this difficult time. The world has lost a special man. He said: "He was hardly breathing in the bed, it was so sad. Monica Conmee, CAFODs head of education, said the charity was hugely saddened. 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