The father of Fifty Shades of Grey star Jamie Dornan has passed away aged 73 after contracting coronavirus.
Jim Dornan was a renowned obstetrician and gynecologist, working in the Belfast Trust for 26 years.
Leukemia and Lymphoma NI confirmed the devastating news on Twitter, writing: “Very sad news this morning on the passing of Professor Jim Dornan, a passionate patron, advocate and friend to all at @LAL_NI.”
“Jim was champion for so many small charities and causes in NI and that legacy will live on. Condolences to family and friends at this sad time,” it added.
Mr. Dornan worked in the Belfast trust from 1986 to 2012. He also became a professor of Fetal Medicine at Queen’s University Belfast from 1995 to 2016.
From 2004 to 2006, he was the senior vice-president of the Royal College of Gynecologists.
Mr. Dornan is survived by his wife Samina and three children Jamie, Jessica, and Liesa.
Nichola Rooney, the Chair of Division of Clinical Psychology NI, and North Antrim MP Ian Paisley, paid tribute.
“The great Prof Jim Dornan. One of a kind. His glass brimmed over,” Rooney wrote on Twitter. “A true visionary. Early 90’s he saw the benefit that Clinical Psychology could bring to the women in RMJH & made it happen. My friend. RIP. Love to Samina, Liesa, Jess & Jamie.”
Paisley said, as per Belfast Telegraph: “It is with great sadness that I learnt this morning of the passing of world renowned professor Jim Dornan. I wish to express to his wife Samina and his children Jamie, Liesa, and Jessica my profound sadness.
“Jim was a wonderful man, he was engaged in political lobbying and promotion of many medical and non medical issues.
“Above all he loved Northern Ireland and was so proud of this place.”
“His ambition, expressed often to me, was to see Northern Ireland and its people flourish and be the best,” Paisley continued. “No obstacle was ever insurmountable for him and he was a great source of encouragement.
“I will miss our many chats and text messages and his ability to challenge and encourage change.”
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