President Michael D Higgins led tributes to Irish actor Tom Hickey, who has died. “It is with great sadness that Sabina and I learned of the death of Tom Hickey, one of the greatest actors of his generation, giving over six decades to his profession. He leaves an indelible imprint on Irish theatre,” said Mr Higgins in a statement on Saturday. “Tom was a leading figure in Irish theatre for decades and was well known and much loved in homes across Ireland, ” she tweeted. In Dublin the Abbey Theatre, Gate Theatre, Project Arts Centre all paid tribute to the actor.

Source: The Irish Times May 02, 2021 07:27 UTC