Father Dermott Donnelly died peacefully in hospital on Friday afternoon
, the diocese of Hexham and Newcastle has confirmed.
A statement shared by the diocese of Hexham and Newcastle said: “It is with great sadness that we have to inform you of the death of Fr Dermott Donnelly who died peacefully this afternoon in hospital.“Please pray for the repose of his soul and keep his family, especially his mother, in your prayers at this difficult time.”
Father Dermott, who is eight years older than Dec, is understood to have been a priest for 30 years. He officiated at the wedding of Dec to Ali Astall in Newcastle in a star-studded ceremony in 2015. Dec is one of seven children, and was raised on Newcastle's Cruddas Park estate with three brothers - Martin, Eamonn and Dermott - and three sisters - Camelia, Patricia and Moira, the Mirror reports. Father Dermott took Holy Orders in 1992 in the same cathedral he officiated at his brother's wedding.
Speaking about is relationship with his brother, Dermott previously said: I don’t advertise that I’m Dec’s brother, but the kids always seem to know. It bridges the gap between me and them."
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