Deirdre Purcell Biography, Movies And TV Shows, Books, Age, Height, Family, Health, Death

Deirdre Purcell was an Irish journalist, author, and actress.

Born in 1945, in Dublin, Purcell attended Gortnor Abbey in County Mayo.

As an author, Purcell wrote twelve Ireland bestselling novels, including “Pearl and The Winter Gathering”. She served as board member of the Central Bank of Ireland at some point.

As a media personality, Purcell served as host on All About the Music on RTÉ Lyric FM, and “It Says in the Papers” on Morning Ireland on RTÉ Radio 1.

Purcell was a winner of The Benson & Hedges and Cross awards for journalism.

Deirdre Purcell Movies And TV Shows

Purcell doubled as an actress, appearing in Irish theatre dramas such as Drama at Inish, The Ginger Man, and The Playboy of the Western World.

Deirdre Purcell Books

Purcell wrote many books including A Place of Stones, That Childhood Country and Francey.

Deirdre Purcell Age

Purcell was aged 77 at the time of her death.

Deirdre Purcell Height

Purcell’s height is not available.

Deirdre Purcell Family

Purcell is survived by her husband, Kevin Healy and two sons.

Deirdre Purcell Health

Purcell died of a heart attack.

Deirdre Purcell Death

Purcell passed away at her home, on February 13, 2023, after suffering a heart attack.

Before her death, she lived in Beara Peninsula in West Cork with her husband, Kevin Healy and two sons.