'One of the greats' - Tributes paid after sad death of D'Unbelievables star Jon Kenny
The 66-year-old star rose to fame as one half of the D'Unbelievables alongside Pat Shortt
www.mayonews.ieI can share what’s known about Jon Kenny up to now.
Answer
- Jon Kenny, the Irish comedian and actor famous for D’Unbelievables with Pat Shortt, passed away in November 2024 at age 66 after a battle with cancer.
Context and details
- Kenny rose to prominence as part of the D’Unbelievables duo in the 1990s and later appeared in films and TV including Father Ted and The Van. He had been battling cancer for some years, with public updates in 2020 and again around his passing in 2024 [sources discussed below].
- Tributes poured in from fellow entertainers and public figures in Ireland, highlighting Kenny’s impact on Irish comedy and entertainment [sources discussed below].
If you’d like, I can pull specific tributes or obituaries from reputable outlets (e.g., RTÉ, The Irish Independent, BBC) and summarize their key points, or provide a timeline of Kenny’s career highlights.
Notes on sources
- Coverage around his death and career includes articles from multiple outlets in mid-to-late November 2024, noting his health battles and his role in D’Unbelievables, along with tributes from peers and public figures. If you want exact citations, I can fetch and quote them directly.