Extra.ie on MSN: Shock as Banshees of Inisherin and Love/Hate star Gary Lydon dies

An award-winning Irish actor, with roles in The Banshees of Inisherin, The Guard and Love/Hate, has died this weekend. Gary Lydon was born in London, and made the move to Wexford at nine years old.

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