Following the news that Frank Kelly has passed away aged 77, tributes for the Father Ted star are flooding in. The many memories and loving tributes are painting a picture of a man who was widely loved both onscreen and off. A veteran of both stage and screen, Kelly starred in Emmerdale, Glenroe, Hall's Pictorial Weekly and of course played the foul-mouthed Fr. Jack in Father Ted. In a poignant symmetry, his co-star Dermot Morgan died on this day eighteen years ago. Morgan's son Rob and Father Ted creator Graham Linehan are among the many paying tribute to the acting great today.

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Thoughts & condolences to #FrankKelly family & friends on their loss. A sad day. I hope they find comfort in the joy he brought others. #rip

— Rob Morgan (@RobMorganDublin) February 28, 2016

Just hearing from various sources that Frank Kelly has passed away. Terribly sad news. Thanks for everything, Frank. — Graham Linehan (@Glinner) February 28, 2016

Three years ago a very kind man helped calm a very cross 6yo on Killiney Hill. RIP Frank Kelly https://t.co/nyPwUREnqR

— Dermot Casey (@dermotcasey) February 28, 2016

RIP Frank Kelly. So many laughs. Gods speed and remember, as always, to take the drinks trolley with you. pic.twitter.com/IsoZWbk6xu — Frank_Monkey (@Frank_Monkey) February 28, 2016

"I love my brick" - RIP Frank Kelly, Monday nights haven't been the same since Fr Ted ended. pic.twitter.com/u4r1iv8B0z

— Medbh Peavoy (@AgedPineapple) February 28, 2016

R.I.P Frank Kelly.... A big influence on many an Irish persons formative years... I loved my brick too pic.twitter.com/TuXAczPcUK — Emmie (@inkfairy) February 28, 2016

So sad to hear of the passing of Frank Kelly #FatherJack #Arse #Drink #FeckOff pic.twitter.com/ud0loFIp02

— BIRDIE (@DarrenBirdie) February 28, 2016

Devastated to hear of the death of wonderful actor and gentleman Frank Kelly. A great loss. Today is Dermot Morgans anniversary. — Shay Byrne (@shaybyrneradio) February 28, 2016

I know to all the world he's Fr. Jack but I will always associate him with Hall's Pictorial Weekly (because I'm old). RIP Frank Kelly

— Paul O'Brien (@WestCorkPaul) February 28, 2016

RIP Frank Kelly...On the anniversary of Dermot Morgan too..Frank so much more than Fr Jack..very talented much loved pic.twitter.com/Cr7N0kTAUn — Father Ted (@Father_Ted_) February 28, 2016

Frank Kelly’s popped upstairs to go have a drink & a chat with Dermot. You gentlemen made so many of us laugh so much. Enjoy the craic! #RIP

— Julie Hull (@rivier) February 28, 2016