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15th July 2019
02:13pm BST

"Karl was a remarkable force in Irish theatre and hugely loved and respected by all who worked with him.
"Our hearts are broken but today our thoughts are with his partner Laura and his family, his children and their mother Dearbhla and his many close friends among whom we count ourselves lucky to have been for so many years."
Shiels first took on the role of Quinn in Fair City in 2014. He was last seen in the RTE soap on Sunday night.
Brigie de Courcy, executive producer of Fair City said that Shiels brought "such, warmth, talent and humour to Carrigstown."
"We are absolutely devastated and he will be so greatly missed by the entire cast and crew," she said. "Our thoughts are with his family at this incredibly sad time."Explore more on these topics: