Amybeth McNulty, the talented star of ‘Anne with an E,’ has faced profound personal losses with the passing of both her parents. The young actress’s journey through grief while maintaining her rising career has touched many hearts worldwide.
Highlights
- Amybeth McNulty lost her mother, Siobhan, to cancer in November 2021.
- Her father passed away recently, in December 2023.
- The actress has Irish and Canadian heritage.
Amybeth McNulty, who captured hearts worldwide as Anne Shirley in Netflix’s “Anne with an E,” has experienced tremendous personal loss in recent years.
The talented young actress, born to an Irish father and a Canadian mother, has shown remarkable strength through these challenging times.
The actress shared the heartbreaking news of her mother, Siobhan, passing through a touching Instagram tribute in November 2021.
Siobhan McNulty (Siobhan Eileen Martha McNulty) lost her battle with cancer, leaving behind a legacy of love and pride in her daughter’s achievements.
In her emotional Instagram post, Amybeth wrote:
“Mother, I love you. I don’t have many words but I want the world to see how wonderful you were and how proud I am to be your daughter. Please rest easy. All my love X”
The entertainment community rallied around Amybeth during this difficult time. Her “Stranger Things” co-star Caleb McLaughlin showed his support, commenting: “Sending you all my love.”
Heritage And Identity
Despite playing the famous redheaded Anne Shirley, Amybeth’s natural roots tell a different story.
The actress revealed:
Happy Father's Day
— Amybeth (@AmybethMcnulty) June 18, 2017
Thank you for driving me around ALL the time and for believing in me and my dreams, you've done so much for me.I love you pic.twitter.com/Qg9QAmJaYw
“I’m normally a blonde. The red takes a long time to fade out but I prefer red hair so I’ll probably keep it for a while.”
Living outside Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, when not filming, Amybeth often finds herself in amusing situations regarding her accent.
She shares with humor:
“They can barely understand me when I’m talking normally there”
The Impact Of Loss
Tragically, just two years after losing her mother, Amybeth faced another devastating loss when her father passed away on December 14, 2023.
Through these personal struggles, she has continued to inspire fans with her resilience and dedication to her craft.
Just So You Know
- Amybeth McNulty stars in the Netflix sci-fi series “Stranger Things” as Vickie.
- She landed her breakthrough role as Anne Shirley at age 15.
- The actress perfectly masters both Canadian and Irish accents for her roles.
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