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What did Brian Lenihan die of?

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Sarah Silva

Updated on February 09, 2026

What did Brian Lenihan die of?

Pancreatic cancer
Brian Lenihan Jnr/Cause of death
Brian Lenihan died on 10 June 2011, at the age of 52, from pancreatic cancer. It was reported that Lenihan died in the early hours of the morning at his home in west Dublin. He was survived by his wife, their two children, his mother, three brothers and one sister.

Is Brian Cowan dead?

Deceased (1962–2021)
Brian Cowan/Living or Deceased

When did Brian Lenihan junior die?

10 June 2011
Brian Lenihan Jnr/Date of death

Who is Brian Lenihan sister?

Anita Lenihan
Brian Lenihan Jnr/Sisters

What did Charlie Haughey do?

Charles James Haughey (/ˈhɔːhi/; 16 September 1925 – 13 June 2006) was an Irish Fianna Fáil politician who served as Taoiseach on three occasions – 1979 to 1981, March to December 1982 and 1987 to 1992. Haughey was implicated in the Arms Crisis of 1970, which nearly destroyed his career.

How old is Brian Cowan?

61 years (10 January 1960)
Brian Cowen/Age

Is Brian Cowen married?

Mary Molloym. 1994
Brian Cowen/Spouse

Who was Mary O’Rourke married to?

Enda O’Rourke
Mary O’Rourke/Spouse

What age is Mary orourke?

84 years (31 May 1937)
Mary O’Rourke/Age

Where is Charles Haughey buried?

St. Fintan’s Cemetery, Dublin, Ireland
Charles Haughey/Place of burial

What island did Charlie Haughey own?

“IT WAS LEARNED yesterday that Mr. Charles Haughey, T.D., had purchased Inishvickillane, an island retreat in the Blaskets in Kerry, for an undisclosed sum.

Is Brian Cowen in a wheelchair?

The former Fianna Fail leader wore a mask as he was brought into the church in a wheelchair where he remained at the head of the family pew for the ceremony.

How old was Brian Lenihan when he died?

Brian Lenihan died on 10 June 2011, at the age of 52, from pancreatic cancer. It was reported that Lenihan died in the early hours of the morning at his home in west Dublin. He was survived by his wife, their two children, his mother, three brothers and one sister.

What kind of cancer did Brian Lenihan have?

Former Minister for Finance Brian Lenihan lost his battle with pancreatic cancer today. Mr Lenihan was diagnosed with the disease in December 2009 and his condition had deteriorated severely in recent weeks.

Who was Brian Lenihan’s grandfather in the Dail?

His grandfather was Patrick Lenihan, who followed his son into the Dáil from 1965 until 1970. Lenihan’s aunt Mary O’Rourke was first elected as a TD in 1982, served for a time in the Senate, and is also a former cabinet minister. His brother Conor was a TD from 1997 to 2011 and served as a Minister of State.

Who are the two sons of Brian Lenihan?

Two of his sons, Brian Lenihan Jnr and Conor Lenihan, became TDs in the 1990s. Brian Lenihan Jnr served as Minister for Finance and Conor was Minister of State in the government of Taoiseach Brian Cowen.