Nicola Coughlan Opens Up About Her Father’s Death On Laura Whitmore’s Radio Show

Nicola Coughlan has opened up about her father’s death on a recent episode of Laura Whitmore’s podcast, Castaway.

Speaking to Laura she discusses how he died five days before she got her part in hit show, Derry Girls.

 

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‪We didn’t win a @BAFTA but we did look like a pack of rides 💖‬

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Specifically, Nicola reveals that she finds her father not being able to see her success the hardest; “He sadly didn’t know I ever got it. It’s sad he never got to see it. I’m so privileged, I’m so lucky and I have a really special life.”

All of the most special moments that have come since are also difficult for the 33 year old actress, especially awards season; “The first time we were at the Baftas and won these incredible awards, it’s always that tinge of sadness he’s not here to see it.”

 

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Ok but do you love this pic of me holding a BAFTA like it is my newborn baby?

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Admitting it’s particularly hard as “At the end of the day what most of us want is to make our parents proud.”

Derry Girls has been confirmed for a season three and we already can’t wait to see Nicola Coughlan and co back on our screens soon.

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