on Broadway, and appearing in Samuel Beckett’sPresident Michael D Higgins praised Tóibín for his “unforgettable performances in all of the Irish theatres.”
“It is with great sadness that I have learned of the death of Niall Tóibín,” Higgins said in a statement. “His contribution to Irish theatre was a unique one, in both Irish and English. The depth of interpretation that he brought to a wide variety of characters showed a very deep intellectual understanding and, above all, sensitivity to the nuance of Irish life.
RTE has a new documentary on Tóibín scheduled during December. The retrospective will mix family photos with excerpts from his film and television work and stand-up performances, and interviews with Pierce Brosnan, Gabriel Byrne and Jim Sheridan. Dee Forbes, the director-general for RTÉ, said Tóibín was “a familiar face on RTÉ to generations of Irish people. A proud Corkman, he was as at home in film as on the stage, and an especially entertaining guest on many Late Late Shows over the years. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.”Tóibín was predeceased by his wife, Judy. Survivors include children Sean, Muireann, Aisling, Sighle and Fiana and seven grandchildren. No memorial plans have been announced.
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