Irish comedian and actor Jon Kenny has died aged 66 after a battle with cancer. The comedian, best known as one half of the famous comic duo d’Unbelievables with Pat Shortt died in hospital after suffering cardiac arrest. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Jon Kenny in The Matchmaker.
Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today His death was confirmed by his “wife and soulmate” Margie Kenny to local Irish newspaper The Limerick Leader. The statement read: “It is with deep sadness, the family of Jon Kenny, his wife and soul-mate Margy, his son Aran and daughter Laya, wish to announce his passing yesterday, 15th November 2024, at 7.20pm, in hospital in Galway.
“Jon had suffered a cardiac arrest in the early hours of Sunday 10th November at UHG (University Hospital Galway).” “He did not regain consciousness, but his entire family was by his side during this difficult time. “Jon grabbed life and shook it as hard as he could, getting every ounce of fun, madness, and love from it.
“His wit, humour, generosity, and kindness will outlast his passing. “The memories and stories of those who knew him will be his legend.” Kenny had been scheduled to perform at The Schoolyard Theatre in Charleville on the day of his death, however the show was cancelled earlier in the week.
Aside from is work with d’Unbelievables, Kenny was also known for his role in the hit Irish film The Banshees of Inisherin and had many other film and TV appearances to his name, including Father Ted, .
