Actor Tom Hopkins, known for Fair City, has died

Tom Hopkins, an actor well known for his role as Christy Phelan on the long-running RTÉ drama Fair City, has died. Hopkins joined the cast in 1998, portraying the owner of the Carrigstown corner shop until his character's death in 2014. Following his time on the soap opera, he also appeared in the television series Vikings.

According to his death notice, Hopkins passed away peacefully on October 26, 2026, while in the care of staff at the Carechoice Step Down Facility and St James' Hospital, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife, Tina, four sons, grandchildren, and an extended circle of family and friends.

A funeral service and celebration of his life are scheduled for Thursday afternoon at Stafford Funeral Home in Ballyfermot. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland in his memory.