They were always a close family, says Brendan. "But Melanie, of all the family, reminds me most of myself," he concludes and it's the actress daughter's turn to choke up on the compliment. "And all I ever thought was, I want to do that, too."įor a moment, Brendan Grace is a little choked and then, back to business, explaining how Melanie always displayed the personality of a performer and how his other three, Amanda, 26, Bradley, 19, and Brendan Patrick, 17, are equally talented. "I remember watching him from backstage as a kid and thinking how he looked suddenly bigger when he went out there," Melanie recalls, while Brendan listens in uncharacteristic silence. He's not so keen on that idea, but there's no end to his pride in this "chip off the old block". And while her father thanks her for the compliment, she adds that growing the trademark Grace beard should present no problem. 'ALL I ever wanted to be was the female Brendan Grace," says the comedian's 24-year-old daughter Melanie. Representatives for the Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and President Michael D Higgins sat in the front row of the packed church.īeside them sat the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Paul McAuliffe, and Fianna Fail party leader, Micheal Martin.Īfter the ceremony his remains were taken to Newlands Cross Crematorium for cremation.BONDINGS Actress Melanie Grace, daughter of Brendan, is growing up just like her dad, writes Sarah Caden The Forget Me Not Choir, performed 'The Dublin Saunter' as the coffin was brought into St Nicolas of Myra Church, Frances Street, The Liberties. Ronan Collins delivered one of the Prayers of the Faithful.
Brendan Grace kissed his beloved wife Eileen up until his final breath, daughter reveals.Red Hurley then belted out 'How Great Thou Art' as the congregation made their way back to their seats after receiving Holy Communion.
'Afterwards, Paddy Cole performed the famous Irish ballad Ag Chriost an Siol. Life long friend Red Hurley gave a spine tingling rendition of Ave Maria, while Brendan's cousins Sheila Grace and Kerrie Grace brought up the gifts during the Offeratory Procession.ĭuring Communion, Red Hurley returned to the altar to sing 'Love Story - Where Do I Begin. Brendan Grace: Legendary comedian's journey from The Liberties to Las Vegas.
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