Veronica Guerin was an Irish crime journalist killed in 1996 by drug lords; her reporting helped spur Irish policing and anti-drug initiatives.
Irish Oscar-winning actress Brenda Fricker has died after a period of ill health. The Dublin-born star earned an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for My Left Foot and is remembered for roles in Home Alone 2 and Casualty. Her agent paid tribute, calling her a legendary presence in film and TV.