Dermott Donnelly Cause Of Death: What happened to Declan Donnelly’s brother?

Dermott Donnelly, the brother of British television presenter, television producer, former singer, comedian and actor Declan Joseph Oliver “Dec” Donnelly OBE has died.

Declan’s brother, Dermott Donnelly, a much loved Roman Catholic priest based in the family’s native north-east, was being treated at North Durham hospital after collapsing in his Newcastle parish.

News of Dermott’s death was confirmed in statement released on Friday (July 8, 2022) afternoon by the Bishop of Hexham and Newcastle, who wrote:

‘It is with great sadness that I inform you of the death of Fr Dermott Donnelly who died peacefully this afternoon in hospital.

‘This has come as a great shock to all of us.

‘Please pray for the repose of his soul and keep his family, especially his mother, in your prayers at this difficult time.

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‘Funeral arrangements will follow when finalized.’

Dermott Donnelly Cause Of Death

As mentioned earlier, Dermott was being treated at North Durham hospital after collapsing in his Newcastle parish.

What happened to Declan Donnelly’s brother? Though Dermott’s exact cause of death is yet to be revealed, it’s known that he was very ill.

Due to the illness, Declan raced home to his native north east to join the family at Fr. Dermott’s bedside.