Karl Shiels dies
The Irish actor Karl Shiels has died suddenly.
The 47-year-old was best known for playing Robbie Quinn in Fair City.
Absolutely stunned and heartbroken to hear of the death of Karl Shiels. A hugely gifted actor and a really great friend, I will miss him so much. Thinking of his gorgeous family, may he Rest In Peace 💔
— Eric Lalor (@ericlalor) 15 July 2019
Karl's co-star, Eric Lalor, has described him as a "hugely gifted actor and a really great friend".
— Lisa Richards (@LisaRichardsLtd) 15 July 2019
Shiels also starred in a number films and TV shows, including Batman Begins, Peaky Blinders and Veronica Guerin
