Billy Teare: key obituary facts
Is Billy Teare dead? Yes. Billy Teare died on September 4, 2026, at age 75.
Cause of death: Billy Teare's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Billy Teare known for?
He was an Irish comedian.
More about Billy Teare
Gender: male.
Occupation: screenwriter.
Billy Teare, the Irish storyteller, died on September 4, 2026, aged 75.
Originally from Ballycarry, he lived for many years in Larne, County Antrim, and built a varied career that took him from the Belfast stand-up comedy circuit of his teens into wider performance work. He won several talent shows and later appeared on radio, stage, television and film.
His work also brought him to audiences beyond Northern Ireland, with appearances at the International Storytelling Centre in Tennessee, the BBC Folk Proms, and festivals in Canada, Wales and the United States.