Fifty Shades Of Grey actor Jamie Dornan’s world renowned obstetrician father Jim has died aged 73 after contracting coronavirus.
Leukaemia & Lymphoma NI confirmed the news on Twitter on Monday, 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.’
Dornan had previously been diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia in 2005 and had worked closely with the charity.
He was a renowned obstetrician and gynaecologist, working in the Belfast trust from 1986 to 2012.
Dornan is survived by his wife Samina and three children Liesa, Jessica, and Jamie, who is yet to comment on the sad news.