The mother of Ballymena-born actor Liam Neeson has passed away.
Katherine ‘Kitty’ Neeson is believed to have been in her 90s.
She passed away just one day before her son’s birthday.
She had lived at Broughshane Road in the town for years.
News of her death was announced by Parish Priest, Monsignor Paddy Delargy, during a Mass at All Saints Church.
The mass was live-streamed over Facebook, as worshippers can’t attend services due to the Covid-19 lockdown restrictions.
The Mayor of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, Peter Johnston, wrote in a tweet: “Very sorry to hear this news. As Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, I will be raising this at full council on Tuesday where we will be holding a minute’s silence. Rest in Peace, Kitty.”
Very sad news this evening in Ballymena Liam Neeson’s mother Kitty has passed away RIP Kitty a lovely lady …. https://t.co/eVYPCB3C81
— Eugene Diamond (@EDiamond136) June 6, 2020
Liam Neeson is a ‘Freeman’ of the Borough.
Very sorry to hear or the passing of Kitty Neeson, the mother of a Freeman of our Borough. As Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, I will be raising this at full council on Tuesday where we will be holding a minutes silence. Rest in Peace, Kitty ❤️ pic.twitter.com/utA3eyYMIJ
— Mayor MEABC (@Mayor_MEA) June 6, 2020