Irish playwright and poet Tom MacIntyre has died aged 87 following a long illness. President Michael D HigginsThe death of Tom MacIntyre, playwright, poet and author is such a very great loss to the world of letters and performance. In this he will be missed by his great collaborator in so much of his work – Tom Hickey. Tom Hickey is an actor, who collaborated closely with Tom MacIntyre for much of his careerMarina CarrMentor and old friend. The imposing figure of Tom MacIntyre is sadly with us no more; but his influence is everywhere.

Source: The Irish Times October 31, 2019 07:41 UTC