The Irish actor Tom Hickey has died. President Michael D Higgins has led tributes to the actor, describing him as "one of the greatest actors of his generation". The actor, who was in his 70s, was well-known for his role as Benjy in the long-running TV drama The Riordans. Moone Boy. We were lucky enough to have Tom Hickey join us on Moone Boy and he was wonderful, as always. Very few are capable of such divelment and empathy in a single look. Rest well Tom, thanks for sharing your talents with us all. His film appearances include roles in the likes of