Liam Neeson’s mother Katherine ‘Kitty’ Neeson has sadly passed away.
News of Mrs Neeson's death was announced during a mass at All Saints Church in Ballymena, which was broadcast over Facebook on Saturday – revealing the former cook had died in her 90s.
The religious service was broadcast online to allow worshippers to take part in accordance with social distancing and Coronavirus lockdown measures.
Parish Priest, Monsignor Paddy Delargy, led the service where he announced the death of Liam’s beloved mother during an invitation to prayer.
The Hollywood actor turns 68 today.
Responding to the sad news of the death of Kitty Neeson, Mayor of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, Peter Johnston, said: “I am very sorry to hear of the passing of Kitty Neeson, the mother of Freeman of our Borough, Liam.
“My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.
“As Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, I will be raising this at full council on Tuesday, where we will be holding a minute’s silence. Rest in Peace, Kitty.”
Hollywood star Liam is a Freeman of the borough where Kitty lived.
Kitty married school caretaker Bernard ’Barney’ Neeson and they had four children; son Liam and daughters Elizabeth, Bernadette and Rosaleen.
Kitty’s passing comes 11 years after the tragic death of Liam’s wife, the actress Natasha Richardson.
The star sadly died aged 45 following a skiing accident.
Liam and Natasha have two children; sons Micheál, 24, and Daniel, 23.
