Declan Donnelly ‘rushes to see his extremely ill’ brother Dermott after he’s hospitalized with a mysterious illness
Declan Donnelly has rushed to the aid of his brother Dermott, who is being treated in hospital for a mysterious illness.
The star’s younger brother – a Roman Catholic priest – is “extremely unwell” and was rushed to hospital after collapsing in a “sudden” incident.
Dermott, 55, is described as “seriously ill” and his congregation is gathering to pray for him.
Suddenly: Declan Donnelly has rushed to the aid of his brother Dermott, who is being treated in hospital with a mysterious illness
A statement from Stanley, Dipton & Byermoor Catholic Parishes said: “Please pray for Father Dermott who is doing very poorly in hospital.
“Tomorrow evening between 6pm and 7pm before the Holy of Holies there is a time when we can gather as a community at St Joseph’s Church to pray for the well being of Father Dermott.
“Please show respect to Father Dermott and his family at this difficult time. We will update you as soon as we receive the most updated information confirmed by the diocese.”
Tragic: The star’s younger brother – a Roman Catholic priest – is ‘extremely unwell’ and was rushed to hospital after collapsing in a ‘sudden’ incident
A source told The Sun: “Dec arrived with other family members. There are about 12 of them in the hospital there.
“It was very sudden and everyone is just praying he pulls through.”