View Keith Duffyâs profile on LinkedIn, the worldâs largest professional community. [23], Duffy was also present in Kilcloon, Meath on 2 March 2012 for the official opening of 'Stepping Stones', a specialised school for children with autism stating "All we want to do is give our kids a chance in life". Keith Duffy health: Boyzone star shares his ‘worst experience’. His first appearance - alongside Ronan Keating, Stephen Gately, Mikey Graham and Shane Lynch - ⦠Although the singer is still not sure what caused him to fall severely ill so quickly. The band decided to focus on solo projects in 2000 since which Duffy has achieved critical acclaim for his acting roles, particularly in soap operas such as Coronation Street and Fair City. Explore Keith Duffy's biography, personal life, family and real age. KEITH DUFFY and wife Lisa will celebrate 22 years together this June but how will Keith top his heart-warming tribute to wife last year on their 21st wedding anniversary? Boyzone disbanded in 2000. Listen to Keith Duffy | SoundCloud is an audio platform that lets you listen to what you love and share the sounds you create.. Dublin. View Keith Duffyâs profile on LinkedIn, the world's largest professional community. newspaper archive. For the bass guitar player, see, Learn how and when to remove this template message, List of groups and performers managed by Walsh, "Stars shed tears for 'never forgotten' Gately", "Keith Duffy looking forward to You're A Star", "Duffy pulls out of horror movie role – Film & Cinema, Entertainment", Keith Duffy launches autism fundraising campaign, "Keith Duffy on All Star Family Fortunes this Saturday raising money for TreeHouse! Duffy was the winner on the British reality series The Door in 2010 and came third in the first series of Celebrity Big Brother in 2001, and in the second series of Splash! Speaking after Gately's death, Duffy reminisced on the early days: "He told Louis [Walsh] he was 5ft 7in. Now with school out, Keith ⦠Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. On 2 and 3 April 2010, Duffy appeared in ITV's one off game show The Door. 1 Tracks. He branched out to acting, most notably on the ITV soap opera Coronation Street as the character Ciaran McCarthy. Between the ages of 7 and 18 he played hurling and Gaelic football, representing the Dublin under 16 hurling team for three years. He has an older brother, Derek, and a younger brother, John. The BBC artist page for Keith Duffy. He returned to Coronation Street in September 2011 for a short stint. The companies were formed over a twenty-one year period with the most recent being incorporated three years ago in November of 2016. [9][10] Subsequently, he returned to the soap in February 2010, reprising his role as lovable Irish rogue Ciaran McCarthy. Keith Duffy wife: Keith was on tour at the time with Boyzone bandmates. Keith Duffy talks about autism and his daughter who has autism. Ronan Keating acted as his best man. Keith Duffy was born in Dublin, Leinster, Ireland on Tuesday, October 1, 1974 (Generation X). The 45-year-old Irish pop singer has done well thus far! He reportedly had to bow out of the production due a prior contract stipulation committing him to a 2010 Coronation Street return, which would have interfered with the film's schedule. He has also presented The Box and You're a Star. PUBLISHED: PUBLISHED: 18:00, Fri, ⦠Only Edwina Currie didn't make it back for the final Chase. Join Facebook to connect with Keith Duffy and others you may know. He later served as a judge on the RTÉ talent contest You're a Star, later presenting the fifth series of the show.[8]. Keith said: “By the time I got to the venue I didn’t know what was wrong, I started hallucinating. Which state has the most Keith Duffy fans? Official Fansite for Keith Duffy - Boyzone member and actor. The singer was in hospital for three days after he was found in an air-conditioned room in puddles of sweat. Keith Duffy is on Facebook. He also has a younger sister named Mia (born 2000). He is 46 years old and is a Libra. [16][17] Fellow Boyzone member Shane Lynch said in an interview on ITV show Loose Women that Boyzone would be releasing a new album and would be touring in 2013, the 20th anniversary of their formation. He played a backing role in Boyzone, with Ronan Keating and Stephen Gately handling the majority of lead vocals. Keith Duffy reveals Boyzone now celebrate life of bandmate Stephen Gately after decade since his tragic death. He told the Mirror: “I came back to Lisa at the pool and I just didn’t feel well, so I said, ‘Babe I’m going to go up and lay down for a while’. Keith Duffy was a finalist on Celebrity Big Brother 1 (UK). Keith has 2 jobs listed on their profile. [2] As a young child he contracted pneumonia. However, apart from some damage to his kidneys, he says: “everything else was working perfectly, so a full recovery.”. In June 2010, he continued his work with Autism, launching a mobile phone recycling campaign in Ireland. On Keith's team were; Edwina Currie (former MP), Rachel Riley (Countdown co-host) and Mark Charnock (Emmerdale actor). Duffy went on to play the part of James "Ringo" Leyden in 2008 in the Irish soap opera Fair City, with his character leaving the show in 2009. Boyzone then played their "Better" Tour, which was the last tour to feature member Stephen Gately. Duffy also played the title role in The Wizard of Oz, staged at the Weymouth Pavilion in Weymouth, Dorset. Keith then says after persevering to the tour venue despite being unwell, his illness started to progress further leading him to be rushed to the hospital. Keith Duffy Shane Lynch, Mikey Graham, Ronan Keating and Keith Duffy of Boyzone on stage at the SSE Arena, Belfast, as part of the band's Thank You & Goodnight farewell tour. 30 Followers. Landing his first major feature-film role in 2010, Duffy was cast in Irish horror film Loftus Hall. Keith Duffy is on Facebook. In 2016, he teamed up with Brian McFadden to form a new boyband called Boyzlife and they have released one album called "No Strings Attached". Following the band's demise, Duffy's profile was raised as a result of his appearance on the first series of the UK's Celebrity Big Brother in 2001, where he finished third out of six, and on Lily Savage's Blankety Blank. The singer’s completion then started to go yellow and it was revealed that Keith had jaundice which he says must have been worrying for his wife. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, Duffy first became aware of Boyzone after hearing auditions to become a member were being held. The tour began on 25 May 2008 at Belfast's Odyssey arena and finished at Carlisle Bitts Park on 23 August 2008. Duffy acted as pall-bearer at Gately's funeral on 16 October. order back issues and use the historic Daily Express [18], In November 2013, he appeared as a drug dealing fitness instructor in two episodes of Irish crime drama Love/Hate.[19]. READ MOREKeith Duffy wife: How Keith Duffy put the ‘cart before the horse', “And she came up and found me literally sweating in the bed, the air conditioning was on 16, the room was freezing and yet there was puddles underneath me of sweat, I knew there was something not quite right.”. He was raised Roman Catholic. Keith has 1 job listed on their profile. Niall Carson/PA Wire The divorce rate is as high as 80% but, if any couple is proof you can make it through the trauma of bringing up a child with autism spectrum disorder, itâs Keith Duffy and his wife Lisa. Express. After Mia was diagnosed with moderate autism, Duffy has become active in "raising awareness" of the condition and in October 2014 received an Honorary Fellowship from the RCSI. Keith Duffy of Boyzone introducting INXS 'Mystify' on Dublin's 98FM Duffy married Lisa Smith on 24 June 1998 in Las Vegas, only proposing two days before. Keith Duffy wife: Keith says he was determined to carry on with the tour. Keith Peter Thomas Francis John Duffy is an Irish singer-songwriter, actor, radio and television presenter and drummer who began his professional music career as part of Irish boy band Boyzone alongside Ronan Keating, Mikey Graham, Shane Lynch and Stephen Gately in 1993. Stream Tracks and Playlists from Keith Duffy on your desktop or mobile device. “I lay on the couch, I was shivering with the cold and there was no air conditioning and you can imagine the heat but I was shaking with the cold”. By Amber Peake. In Keith⦠What was meant to be a three-week stint on the show turned into three years from 2002–2005, with Duffy leaving the show to be closer to his family in Ireland. Keith said he would make it even if he had to perform with a wheelchair on stage: “I said to Lisa if they’re to wheel me on stage in a wheelchair let’s do that, but I’m signing myself out of hospital now and I’m getting the next flight to Australia”. View Keith Duffyâs profile on LinkedIn, the world's largest professional community. Keith Duffy can't remember Boyzone heyday because he partied hard and was too drunk Keith Duffy Boyzone recall fearing for their lives on wildest nights together as they split for good Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Keith has 1 job listed on their profile. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. Boyzlife Brian McFadden Keith Duffy Signed 8" x 10" Photo + Certificate of Authentication 100% Genuine. Keith Duffy is on Facebook. Keith Duffy Overview Keith Duffy has been associated with twenty-two companies, according to public records. Upon his return to Ireland, Keith had a full health check to investigate the mystery illness. Whilst on tour with his Boyzone bandmates last March, Keith Duffy was rushed to hospital in a terrifying experience for him and his wife. When he auditioned for The Hobbit later on, he said he was 5ft 3in. “I didn’t know where I was, I was completely oblivious to what was going on.”, DONT MISSBoyzone split with FINAL tour and album - featuring Stephen GatelyBoyzone’s Keith Duffy on tour hell: ‘We didn’t want to be together'Keith Duffy: My girl is the most amazing person I know. Jay Duffy was born in Dublin, Ireland to parents Lisa and Keith Duffy on 22 April 1996. Keith Duffy wife: Keith performing with his bandmates while on tour, Keith Duffy wife: How Keith Duffy put the ‘cart before the horse', Boyzone split with FINAL tour and album - featuring Stephen Gately, Boyzone’s Keith Duffy on tour hell: ‘We didn’t want to be together', Keith Duffy strips off pants on daytime TV show, Boyzone's Keith Duffy: 'My daughter will always have autism'. On what seemed like the start of a regular day ahead of his gig, Keith is said to have had lunch with his wife after which he worked out in the gym before relaxing by the pool. [7], Duffy became presenter of The Box on Irish television channel TV3, as well as featuring in Irish comedy Mrs Brown. KEITH DUFFY 45, reveals how his wife was left 'fearing the worst' after a terrifying hospital dash while the pair were on holiday. Boyzone performed together for the last time before their hiatus in Ireland at the Point Theatre during nine dates running from 3—8 January and 10—12 January 2000; they had sold more than 13 million records in total by this time and all sixteen of their singles had reached the top five of the UK Singles Chart. By Amber Peake. It just wasn’t pleasant. Duffy was born on 1 October 1974 in Donaghmede, Dublin to parents Sean and Pat. Keith Peter Thomas Francis John Duffy (born 1 October 1974) is an Irish singer-songwriter, actor, radio and television presenter and drummer who began his professional music career as part of Irish boy band Boyzone alongside Ronan Keating, Mikey Graham, Shane Lynch and Stephen Gately in 1993. [13], After leaving Coronation Street in January 2011, Duffy returned to Boyzone who reunited and toured the UK and Ireland during February and March 2011, with a 21-date tour of the Ireland and UK with their arena-based "Brother" Tour and four outdoor shows around the UK during August. “I was in hospital for three days but when I say three days, I mean 72 hours of lying in the foetal position with a 40 degree temperature, it was absolutely horrific. This page was last edited on 23 December 2020, at 20:05. 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He added: "She definitely did think the worst, I couldn’t communicate with her, “She saw how sick I was and when I would sit up to try and maybe get out to use the bathroom, she saw the colour of my face and she did get really upset.”. Two of the companies are still active while the remaining twenty are now listed as inactive. Keith Duffyâs net worth estimate is $100,000 - $1M. View the profiles of people named Keith Duffy. Boyzone The singer died aged 33 from natural causes on October 10, 2009. [22] Join the conversation now: www.talkaboutautism.org.uk See popularity across the US and find out what else Bing knows. Series regular, nominated for British Soap Award 2010 & 2011 Sexiest Male, being voted for as one of the top 4 both times. [24], This article is about the singer and actor. [11] He won the show and his prize was £25,000 for a charity of his choice – Ambitious about Autism (a UK-based charity for autism education, then known as TreeHouse). He was unsuccessful in securing an audition, but was later noticed by Louis Walsh (who became the band's manager[4]) whilst dancing in Dublin's POD Nightclub and was invited to audition. Keith Duffy Experience – The place to be for Keith news! Boyzone-Central – Website Updated daily with all the latest news. Pop star Keith Duffy shot to fame after joining Boyzone. Keith Peter Thomas Francis Julian John Duffy (born 1 October 1974) is an Irish singer-songwriter, actor, radio and television presenter and drummer who began his professional music career as part of Irish boy band Boyzone alongside Ronan Keating, Mikey Graham, Shane Lynch and Stephen Gately in 1993. His dad Keith is well known for his role on Coronation Street and for being part of the band Boyzone. In association with officialkeithduffy.com Together, Keith and Lisa have two children, Jordan Stephen Scott Duffy (born 22 April 1996)[21] and Mia Duffy (born 11 March 2000). Keith Peter Thomas Francis Julian John Duffy (born 1 October 1974) is an Irish singer-songwriter, actor, radio and television presenter and drummer who began his professional music career as part of Irish boy band Boyzone alongside Ronan Keating, Mikey Graham, Shane Lynch and Stephen Gately in 1993. Join Facebook to connect with Keith Duffy and others you may know. The Boyzone star said he remembers the experience as “72 hours of lying in the foetal position with a 40 degree temperature.”. Join Facebook to connect with Keith Duffy and others you may know. [3] Duffy studied architecture for a year at college, before dropping out. The star finally started coming round after receiving five courses of antibiotics and says he was determined to join his bandmates in Australia at the next tour stop. So what is Keith Duffyâs salary per year? ", "I auditioned like everyone else says Keith Duffy after Love/Hate backlash", http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b07zj44y/credits, "Chip off the old block: Keith Duffy's son Jay lands Abbey Theatre Debut", "Happy Birthday to the most wonderful human being on the planet' Keith Duffy to daughter Mia", http://www.rcsi.ie/index.jsp?n=1908&a=4751. Most of Keithâs money comes from being a pop singer. Keith went on to say that after laying by the pool he started to feel ill. [14] Following the end of the "Brother" Tour, Duffy completed a half Ironman Triathlon raising money for Irish Autism Action. [12] He also appeared on All Star Family Fortunes on 11 September 2010 again raising money for Ambitious about Autism. in 2014. But he was a true giant of a man". [15], From November 2011 to February 2012, Duffy played character Teddy Heelin in John B. Keane's play Big Maggie which visited many theatres in Ireland. They also became the first Irish act to have four number one hits in the United Kingdom charts. Keith Duffy: Can't live without golf, motorbikes and performing, Keith Duffy: My girl is the most amazing person I know. Duffy has been an autism "awareness" campaigner since his daughter was diagnosed with the condition at age 18 months, and acts as the patron for Irish Autism Action holding regular fundraising events and informational talks.[1]. In 1994 Duffy and fellow band member Shane Lynch were involved in a nearly fatal car crash; both survived without serious injuries. Join Facebook to connect with Keith Duffy and others you may know. The year 2005 saw Duffy take to the stage for the first time as Damien in the play Dandelions at Dublin's Olympia Theatre. Keith Duffy and his wife Lisa were very proud parents this week after their teenage daughter Mia completed her final exams. His last appearance as Ciaran was on 25 November 2011. [5][6] In the same year, he appeared on the celebrity special in the fourth season of Fort Boyard alongside Tris Payne, Scott Wright, Sally Gray, and Nell McAndrew. "At that time I didn’t have any diarrhoea or sickness but I suppose after being in hospital for about an hour I started to vomit and once the vomiting started everything else started. We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Find the best clips, watch programmes, catch up on the news, and read the latest Keith Duffy interviews. See the complete profile on LinkedIn and discover Keith⦠Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. See the complete profile on LinkedIn and discover Keith⦠Discover the real story, facts, and details of Keith Duffy. Duffy sang Billy Joel's "Piano Man" and danced to Right Said Fred's "I'm Too Sexy". In May 2008 it was announced that Boyzone would return with their "Back Again... No Matter What" Tour which sold over 200,000 tickets within three hours. 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