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Marita Moloney

Tributes paid after sudden death of Irish stuntman who starred in Game Of Thrones and Bond films

Tributes have been paid to a "remarkable soul" after he passed away suddenly in recent days.

Phil Lonergan was a well-known member of the Irish film community thanks to his almost three decades as a stuntman.

The Irishman, from Kilcolgan in Co Galway, recently starred in huge global films including Black Widow and The Last Duel.

He had also appeared as a stuntman in Game Of Thrones, Tomorrow Never Dies, Goldeneye, Vikings and The Guard.

The father-of-two is understood to have passed away at his home in Galway on October 28.

Friends and former colleagues have been paying tribute to Phil, with him being described as "a true legend of the stunt world".

Phil Lonergan. (Stunt Guild Ireland)

Stunt Guild Ireland said: "RIP to our friend and colleague Phil Lonergan. We're finding it tough to believe as he was so full of life and such a character in your day.

"Our thoughts are with his family at this sad time. Ar dheis de go raibh a anam."

Entertainment website Behind The Stunts also said: "Phil Lonergan who sadly left us yesterday. Our thoughts are with all those who knew him and worked with him over the years."

Dozens of other pals have been remembering the talented actor and singer.

One person said: "I’m so sad to hear this - he was a remarkable soul that wrote and played fantastic songs too - and that beautiful homestead he built out on the coast with his horses and his love."

A second wrote: "Very sad news indeed. Such a lovely fella was Phil and great fun to be around. RIP old friend and miss you already!"

A third said: "Hard not to like,Phil.. he was a decent fun guy..RIP."

Another person added: "Sad to hear of the passing of Phil Lonergan. He was a gentle spoken man who loved to sing. Always looking for a jam session. RIP big man.

Someone else said: "A gentle giant may he rest in peace ."

While another former colleague said: "RIP Phil a true legend of the stunt world."

His funeral took place in Galway on Sunday.

A notice on RIP.ie states: "Phillip Lonergan, Stradbally West, Tyrone, Kilcolgan, Co. Galway. October 28th, 2021. Predeceased by his parents and his sister Nellie.

"Sadly missed by his loving partner Gillian, his daughter Katie, his son Riley, son-in-law Tom, daughter-in-law Kim, grandson Reuben, granddaughter Nel, sisters Margaret and Mary, brothers Davey, Tom and Bill and partners, nieces, nephews, relatives and his many friends."

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