Internationally-acclaimed and multi-award winning band The Corrs are in mourning after their father’s passing.
Gerry Corr, father of Andrea, Sharon, Caroline and Jim Corr who made up the famous Dundalk band sadly passed away on Thursday night.
A notice from the family online revealed the 82-year-old had passed away peacefully in the care of the staff at the Mater Hospital Dublin.
Sad news: The Corrs father has passed away
The family have issued a statement through Sharon’s management company telling the Irish Independent Mr Corr’s passing was a matter for the Corr family and they would not be commenting at this point.
A notice regarding Mr Corr’s death states that he died “peacefully” in hospital.
“Beloved husband of the late Jean (nee Bell) and cherished father of Jim, Sharon, Caroline and Andrea. Gerry will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his children, brother Willie, sisters Maureen, Rosaleen and Kathleen and a large circle of relatives and friends.
“The family offered their ‘heartfelt thanks and deep appreciation for all the care shown to their dad, particularly, Dr Hugh McCann, his medical team and the wonderful nurses and staff of The Mater Hospital Dublin’,” the notice states.
