Fair City actor Karl Shiels ‘burnt bright like a comet’ during his 47 years, mourners at his funeral today were told. Fair City actor Karl Shiels ‘burnt bright like a comet’ during his 47 years, mourners at his funeral today were told. 'The explosion of love has been deeply palpable' - partner pays tribute to Fair City's Karl Shiels at funeralShiels, who played Robbie Quinn in RTE’s soap, died unexpectedly of natural causes on Sunday night. 18/7/2019, The funeral of Karl Shields at the Church of Our Lady Mother of the Cross in Castleknock. Speaking about his unexpected death, Sheils partner Laura Honan said he had plenty of plans for the near future.

Source: Irish Independent July 18, 2019 12:56 UTC