Declan Donnelly

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 ...

Some of the kinder remarks from church officials decried it as ‘intrusive’ and ‘superficial’. The best weapon we had was prayer.' There are around 12 of them there at the hospital. In 2015 he officiated at the wedding of his famous brother to Ali Astall in Newcastle in a star-studded ceremony 'This has come as a great shock to all of us. In 2015 he officiated at the wedding of his famous brother to Ali Astall in Newcastle in a star-studded ceremony. A source told The Sun: 'Dec arrived with other family members. Donnelly had started out as a curate in Chester-le-Street until, two years later, he was asked by the Bishop of Hexham and Newcastle to set up a youth programme The Saturday Night Takeaway and Britain's Got Talent presenter, 46, wrote on Twitter: 'I am heartbroken to tell you that my darling brother Fr Dermott, @TweeterPriest, sadly passed away this afternoon. Donnelly had started out as a curate in Chester-le-Street until, two years later, he was asked by the Bishop of Hexham and Newcastle to set up a youth programme aimed at introducing disadvantaged youngsters to the Catholic Church. We are all beyond devastated. We are all beyond devastated.

The diocese of Hexham and Newcastle confirmed the news that Father Dermott Donnelly died peacefully in hospital on Friday afternoon. A statement from the ...

It had said earlier on Friday that Father Dermott was “extremely unwell” in hospital and had requested prayers for him. Hexham and Newcastle Bishop Robert Byrne said he will be “greatly missed in the diocese for his sterling work with youth, on both a diocesan and national level”. The diocese of Hexham and Newcastle confirmed the news that Father Dermott Donnelly died peacefully in hospital on Friday afternoon.

Declan Donnelly's brother has tragically died, aged 55. Father Dermott Donnelly tragically passed away on Friday after falling seriously ill, according to The ...

"Dec arrived with other family members," they said. "There are around 12 of them there at the hospital." "Please pray for the repose of his soul and keep his family, especially his mother, in your prayers at this difficult time.

Declan Donnelly has been left heartbroken following the death of his brother, Father Donnelly, after the priest fell seriously ill.

May Father Donnelly Rest in Peace and Love," another added. Thoughts are with his family." There are around 12 of them there at the hospital." Rip father dermott Donnelly xx". It read: "I am heartbroken to tell you that my darling brother Fr Dermott, @TweeterPriest, sadly passed away this afternoon. Dec's 55-year-old sibling, who officiated the TV star's wedding in 2015, is understood to have been hospitalised after he collapsed.

Declan Donnelly has spoken out for the first time since the devastating death of his brother Father Dermott Donnelly. Fr Donnelly passed away father a ...

Fr Donnelly was understood to have been a priest for 30 years, dedicating his life to honouring the Catholic religion. Funeral arrangements will follow when finalised." The Bishop of Hexham and Newcastle previously confirmed his death, after a number of Catholic parishes in the North-East of England were asked to pray for the ill priest.

The ITV presenter says he is "beyond devastated" by the loss of his brother, who was a priest.

We are all beyond devastated. In a statement it said: "It is with great sadness that we have to inform you of the death of Fr Dermott Donnelly who died peacefully this afternoon in hospital. In 2015 Fr Donnelly officiated at the wedding of his famous brother to Ali Astall in Newcastle in a ceremony attended by a number of celebrities.

TV presenter's elder brother, a Catholic priest based in County Durham, died aged 55 after collapsing on Thursday evening.

The best weapon we had was prayer.” He said at the time: “It was a moment when the power of vulnerability encountered the vulnerability of power. We are all beyond devastated.

Father Dermott Donnelly died at just 55-years-old, and the TV star is said to have raced to his brother's side after he fell seriously ill. Catholic priest ...

Thoughts are with his family." May Father Donnelly Rest in Peace and Love," another added. There are around 12 of them there at the hospital." Rip father dermott Donnelly xx". Whenever he visited us at St. Cuthbert's High School, he was a fantastic priest. We are all beyond devastated.

Declan Donnelly's brother Dermott died unexpectedly on Friday following a sudden illness. The Britain's Got Talent star had rushed to be at his older ...

Dec had a very close relationship with Dermott, who officiated his wedding to wife wedding to wife Ali Astall in 2015. Please pray for the repose of his soul and keep his family, especially his mother, in your prayers at this difficult time. On Friday, Dermott's parish confirmed his death in a statement issued by the Bishop of Hexham and Newcastle. It read: "It is with great sadness that I inform you of the death of Fr Dermott Donnelly who died peacefully this afternoon in hospital.

The ITV presenter says he is "beyond devastated" by the loss of his brother, who was a priest.

We are all beyond devastated. In a statement it said: "It is with great sadness that we have to inform you of the death of Fr Dermott Donnelly who died peacefully this afternoon in hospital. In 2015 Fr Donnelly officiated at the wedding of his famous brother to Ali Astall in Newcastle in a ceremony attended by a number of celebrities.

The Catholic priest brother of British TV star Declan Donnelly has died aged 55 following a short illness.

"This has come as a great shock to all of us. We are all beyond devastated. Thank you for your messages of sympathy and support, they are appreciated DD."

Television presenter's older brother has died aged 55, after collapsing on Thursday (7 July) evening.

A spokesperson for Declan confirmed the death, writing: “It is with great sadness that we confirm the death of Fr Dermott Donnelly who died peacefully this afternoon in hospital surrounded by his family and close friends. Please pray for the repose of his soul and keep his family, especially his mother, in your prayers at this difficult time.” Television presenter Declan, 46, broke the sad news on Twitter via the Ant and Dec account: “I am heartbroken to tell you that my darling brother Fr Dermott, @TweeterPriest, sadly passed away this afternoon.

Declan Donnelly has shared a heartbreaking message with his fans after it was revealed that his beloved older brother, Father Dermott, sadly died on Friday.

He previously revealed he had considered following in his older brother's footsteps, saying: "My brother Dermott trained to be a priest. Please pray for the repose of his soul and keep his family, especially his mother, in your prayers at this difficult time. A spokesman for Dec added: "It is with great sadness that we confirm the death of Fr Dermott Donnelly who died peacefully this afternoon in hospital surrounded by his family and close friends.