Irish-born actor and director Maelíosa Stafford, who co-founded the Sydney theatre company O’Punksky’s in 1990 after relocating to Australia, died suddenly at home on Easter Monday 10 April, aged 66.
He is remembered as an inspiring teacher, a consummate actor, a force of nature, joyous and charming.
In a statement posted to Facebook, his family wrote: ‘We are deeply saddened to announce that Maelíosa/Dad passed away on Monday 10th of April 2023. This, as many would know, was a complete shock and in no way expected.
