Father Ted, Emmerdale & Casualty star Ben Keaton dies aged 70 as tributes pour in

March 23, 2026

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An image collage containing 1 images, Image 1 shows NINTCHDBPICT000932596302 — Ben Keaton starred in Father Ted

ACTOR Ben Keaton who starred in Father Ted, Emmerdale and Casualty has died at the age of 70.

Touching tributes have poured in for the much-loved TV star.

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NINTCHDBPICT000932596302 — Ben keaton as Austin Purcell, Father TedCredit: Channel 4

Ben played Father Austin Purcell in the comedy series.

He died in Lincoln County Hospital on Friday.

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