COLD Feet star James Nesbitt has paid tribute to his dad who has passed away at the age of 91. James, 55, released a statement on Friday confirming the sad news and described his father as "a wonderful parent".
The actor's tribute began: "Dad wasn't only a wonderful parent, he was my inspirational teacher and a good friend." James 'Jim' Nesbitt Snr was the former headmaster of a school in Lisnamurrican, near Broughshane in Co Antrim, Northern Ireland.
James continued: "Generations of primary school children in rural Northern Ireland were taught a love of literature, arts, music, science and sport thanks to dad." James, who is best known for his role as Adam in ITV's Cold Feet, is a chancellor of Ulster University.
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