Tributes have been paid to the comedian, entertainer and musician Brendan Grace, who has died aged 68. Grace’s daughter Melanie Gillespie said her father had “the kindest, kindest heart”. “He had heart enough both for his family and a nation and we’re just so proud of that. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar paid tribute on Twitter, writing: “RIP Brendan Grace, an Irish comedy legend. “Through his live shows, his live recordings, The Brendan Grace Show and many memorable guest appearances on RTÉ’s The Late Late Show, Brendan established himself in the hearts of generations of fans, not just in Ireland, but all over the world.”

Source: The Irish Times July 11, 2019 11:15 UTC