Frank Deasy

[Heavenly Tiger]

Frank Deasy (ca. 1960–17 September 2009) was an Irish screenwriter. He won an Emmy Award for the television series Prime Suspect and was also nominated for his works, Looking After Jo Jo and The Grass Arena. His other works included the BBC/HBO mini-series, The Passion.

Preceding his death from liver cancer on 17 September 2009, Deasy spoke in public about his condition. An appearance on RTÃ? Radio 1's Liveline led to a record increase in organ donor card requests in Ireland.

He was first diagnosed with liver cancer in 2004 and underwent surgery to remove the tumour but it was found to have returned in January 2009.
He was awaiting a liver transplant at the time of his death.

[Guest]

That's very sad! He wasn't that old! I guess he liked to drink, I can understand that! Prime Suspect is a great watch! R.I.P Frank.