We're remembering Dermot Morgan today. The comedy legend passed away 18 years ago today aged 45.
A day after recording the last episode of Father Ted, He had a heart attack while hosting a dinner party at his home in London.
He was rushed to hospital but died soon afterwards.
Morgan made his TV debut on Kenny Live in the 1980s. He then released a comedy single Thank You Very Much, Mr Eastwood. It was Christmas number one in 1985.
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Then came Scrap Saturday, where he and his comedy cronies including Pauline McLynn mocked the biggest news stories of the day.
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But it was Father Ted that made Dermot a household name. In 1998 the show won the BAFTA for Best Comedy with Morgan winning Best Actor.
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