R.I.P Karl Shiels July 2019 - Special Montage Created By Philip Galvin <br />Music: Jerry Fish & The Mudbug Club - True Friends <br />----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <br />This Video was put together by Philip Galvin - Creator Of The Funny Fair City Voice Overs on YouTube - Voice Over Artist / Actor / Radio Presenter. <br />----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <br /> <br />According to the Independent.ie Aisling O’Neill who plays Robbie's on screen partner Carol Foley - She paid tribute to Karl saying - it was ‘privilege to know him’. She said she loved him dearly, and spoke of his passion and warmth. <br /> <br />“I first met Karl when I was in my twenties, he was such a dynamic, charismatic man. We did a Christmas panto together in 2007 out in the Helix, and then in 2014 he entered Fair City and I knew the minute that he had the audition that the role was his,” she said. <br /> <br />“What Karl brought to set every day was incredible, he would turn the most mundane days in to a carnival; we had so much fun. He was a kind, innately intelligent man with such passion for his work and it was a privilege to have known him. <br /> <br />“He was a very close and decent friend and we all loved him dearly. My heart goes out to his partner Laura, his children and their mother Dearbhla.” <br /> <br />Rebecca Grimes who plays Hayley and starred alongside Karl described him as “as a rockstar and a gentleman”. <br /> <br />RTÉ's website included just some of the following tributes <br /> <br />Actress Jenny Dixon, who played Kerri-Ann on Fair City, was among those paying tribute to Shiels on Twitter, writing: "Very sad news. A big character on & off screen. A lovable rogue & heart of gold. <br /> <br />"Always there with a hug & kind words. Can't believe I'm writing this. It was an honour to work with you & to know you as a friend. My thoughts & prayers.. you’re missed already Karl Shiels." <br /> <br />----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <br /> <br />Rachel Carson Pilkington, who plays Jane on the soap, said he was a "very talented actor with the sharpest wit & an ability to make me laugh until I was in tears". <br /> <br />"I'll miss him so much", she added. <br /> <br />-------------------------------------------------------------- <br /> <br />Eric Lalor, who played Cathal on the soap, said he is "absolutely stunned and heartbroken" at the loss of his "great friend." <br /> <br />---------------------------------------------------------------- <br /> <br />Clelia Murphy, who played long-running character Niamh Cassidy on Fair City, said "there really are no words." <br /> <br />---------------------------------------------------------------- <br />Shiels arrived in Fair City in 2014 as "the formidable" Robbie Quinn and made a huge impression on Carrigstown over the years. <br /> <br />In a statement, his colleagues said he "always brought such warmth, talent and humour to Carrigstown. <br /> <br />"Gone too soon. Thank you for everything, Karl. Rest in Peace." <br />-------------------------------------------------------------------
