R.I.P Karl Shiels July 2019
- 5 years ago
R.I.P Karl Shiels July 2019 - Special Montage Created By Philip Galvin
Music: Jerry Fish & The Mudbug Club - True Friends
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This Video was put together by Philip Galvin - Creator Of The Funny Fair City Voice Overs on YouTube - Voice Over Artist / Actor / Radio Presenter.
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According to the Independent.ie Aisling O’Neill who plays Robbie's on screen partner Carol Foley - She paid tribute to Karl saying - it was ‘privilege to know him’. She said she loved him dearly, and spoke of his passion and warmth.
“I first met Karl when I was in my twenties, he was such a dynamic, charismatic man. We did a Christmas panto together in 2007 out in the Helix, and then in 2014 he entered Fair City and I knew the minute that he had the audition that the role was his,” she said.
“What Karl brought to set every day was incredible, he would turn the most mundane days in to a carnival; we had so much fun. He was a kind, innately intelligent man with such passion for his work and it was a privilege to have known him.
“He was a very close and decent friend and we all loved him dearly. My heart goes out to his partner Laura, his children and their mother Dearbhla.”
Rebecca Grimes who plays Hayley and starred alongside Karl described him as “as a rockstar and a gentleman”.
RTÉ's website included just some of the following tributes
Actress Jenny Dixon, who played Kerri-Ann on Fair City, was among those paying tribute to Shiels on Twitter, writing: "Very sad news. A big character on & off screen. A lovable rogue & heart of gold.
"Always there with a hug & kind words. Can't believe I'm writing this. It was an honour to work with you & to know you as a friend. My thoughts & prayers.. you’re missed already Karl Shiels."
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Rachel Carson Pilkington, who plays Jane on the soap, said he was a "very talented actor with the sharpest wit & an ability to make me laugh until I was in tears".
"I'll miss him so much", she added.
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Eric Lalor, who played Cathal on the soap, said he is "absolutely stunned and heartbroken" at the loss of his "great friend."
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Clelia Murphy, who played long-running character Niamh Cassidy on Fair City, said "there really are no words."
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Shiels arrived in Fair City in 2014 as "the formidable" Robbie Quinn and made a huge impression on Carrigstown over the years.
In a statement, his colleagues said he "always brought such warmth, talent and humour to Carrigstown.
"Gone too soon. Thank you for everything, Karl. Rest in Peace."
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Music: Jerry Fish & The Mudbug Club - True Friends
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This Video was put together by Philip Galvin - Creator Of The Funny Fair City Voice Overs on YouTube - Voice Over Artist / Actor / Radio Presenter.
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According to the Independent.ie Aisling O’Neill who plays Robbie's on screen partner Carol Foley - She paid tribute to Karl saying - it was ‘privilege to know him’. She said she loved him dearly, and spoke of his passion and warmth.
“I first met Karl when I was in my twenties, he was such a dynamic, charismatic man. We did a Christmas panto together in 2007 out in the Helix, and then in 2014 he entered Fair City and I knew the minute that he had the audition that the role was his,” she said.
“What Karl brought to set every day was incredible, he would turn the most mundane days in to a carnival; we had so much fun. He was a kind, innately intelligent man with such passion for his work and it was a privilege to have known him.
“He was a very close and decent friend and we all loved him dearly. My heart goes out to his partner Laura, his children and their mother Dearbhla.”
Rebecca Grimes who plays Hayley and starred alongside Karl described him as “as a rockstar and a gentleman”.
RTÉ's website included just some of the following tributes
Actress Jenny Dixon, who played Kerri-Ann on Fair City, was among those paying tribute to Shiels on Twitter, writing: "Very sad news. A big character on & off screen. A lovable rogue & heart of gold.
"Always there with a hug & kind words. Can't believe I'm writing this. It was an honour to work with you & to know you as a friend. My thoughts & prayers.. you’re missed already Karl Shiels."
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Rachel Carson Pilkington, who plays Jane on the soap, said he was a "very talented actor with the sharpest wit & an ability to make me laugh until I was in tears".
"I'll miss him so much", she added.
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Eric Lalor, who played Cathal on the soap, said he is "absolutely stunned and heartbroken" at the loss of his "great friend."
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Clelia Murphy, who played long-running character Niamh Cassidy on Fair City, said "there really are no words."
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Shiels arrived in Fair City in 2014 as "the formidable" Robbie Quinn and made a huge impression on Carrigstown over the years.
In a statement, his colleagues said he "always brought such warmth, talent and humour to Carrigstown.
"Gone too soon. Thank you for everything, Karl. Rest in Peace."
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