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Jonathan Rhys Meyers bid his mother, Geraldine O’Keeffe, a final farewell at her funeral on Friday at St. Joseph’s Church in Glanmire, County Cork, Ireland. Mrs. Meyers O’Keeffe passed away on Tuesday morning at Mercy University Hospital following a short illness.
The Tudors actor was accompanied to the funeral by his girlfriend Reena Hammer. Fellow Irish actor Colin Farrell was also in attendance, seen embracing Jonathan (pictured below). Irish actor Cillian Murphy was also reportedly there. His flowers and card can be seen below.
JRM’s father John O’Keeffe and his three brothers Alan, Jamie and Paul, heard Priest Noel O’Sullivan describe Mrs. Meyers O’Keeffe as a “loving, caring mother, who would go out of her way to help people.”
Our deepest condolences go out to Jonathan and his friends and family.
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OHHHHHHHHHHH i’am so soory HE’s seems broken THAT’s so sad
Aww Hes Hot Though
My heart goes out to him and his family at this time.
How very sad. My condolences.
Is it really appropriate to have photos of this? :|
It’s not like a wedding. Why would we want to see people grieving?
this is so sad I wish him all the best.
How tasteless from the paparazzi to harass the mourning family. Even celebrities should have the right to bury their loved ones in privacy.
Of course Colin drags his trashy presence to someone’s funeral. WTF?
Celebrities are human too. They should have privacy at least at a funeral, that’s too much.
This is disgusting.People (celebrities or not) shouldn’t be harassed when mourning for their loves ones
orange clockwork SHUT UP please. Colin is jonny’s dearest and closest friend.they’re sad and stressed and he is there supporting a friend,you don’t know what you’re talking about
My heart goes out to jonny,ali,jamie,paul and the meyers o’keeffe family,may geri’s memory live on in your hearts forever
i can’t believe that the paparazzi just took pics of his MOM’S FUNERAL if i were him i woulda been so pissed at the paps because its his mom i mean cmon!
this is really terrible that the paps are there. condolences
that’s sad,but i think it’s not ok,making pics at a funeral :-(
I’m actually from Cork and I can’t believe that pictures were taken at a funeral it just doesnt seem right
My condolances to Jonothan & to his family.
I love him so much….
Those paps are so annoying! Get a life you idiots! Just don’t take pics of people mourning!
likeomglikeomg , I agree with you.
That is so not right to took pics of his mom’s funeral. Not in intimate moments like that …
there shouldn’t have been photographers there, imo
Those paparazzi are dumb!
Hannaaah, you’re a fcuking lame!
This is very sad. Best wishes to Jonathan and his family. God help them through this difficult time.
I have to agree though, these pics are kind of not necessary and disrespectful to the grieving family.
I am all for celebrity photos and the lasted on whats going on with them. But really cant we show some class and not bother them while they are grieving. Death is hard enough without having people photographing you while its happening. You should show some class JJ and not post pictures of funerals.
Ok I don’t even know who this guy is, I hope that doesn’t offend his fans. Anyway, my point is i don’t know who he is and I feel bad for him and anyone who was in attendance. What makes the paps think they have the right to invade on such a life altering day. This whole pap thing is way beyond out of control. Discusting and shame on you JJ for posting something like this. Not to mention the post you did of Zahara being a rape crime baby, try to elevate yourself to a different level JJ before you end up like perez hilton.
Mishaela, sit the **** down and ask yourself, “would I want anyone smoking at my mother’s funeral?”
If you answer yes to this question, then you are probably just as trashy and unsympathetic as Colin.
To take photos of someones funeral i not at all right- even if its a realtion to a celebrity, there are more important things in this world than celebrity.
Wow. I really do not think it is appropriate for these pictures to have been taken in the first place and shouldn’t be circulated. This is private. We have no right to intrude.
Why are they taking pictures of him at his mothers funeral? That makes me sick! Let the man grieve! ugh stupid media!
wow i feel bad 4 him
but he’s still hot
Jonathon was obviously comforted by the presence of his good friend Colin. Smoking or not, isn’t that what matters most?
this is ridiculous, this is a very personal matter, the paparazzi should leave them alone to grieve. who would want cameras all over at a funeral? geez, show some respect. deepest sympathy to them all.
Why did Splash news feel the need to take pictures of this? Privacy is a word that is so obsolete now. Sad times are upon us.
Please take these pictures down. It is inappropriate and it is unfair to those who are grieving.
Aww, that’s so sad. What’s even more disgusting is that people are photographing him at such a sad time. Grow up! People will never learn. Don’t they remember what happened to Princess Diana or what?
why are there paparazzi at a freaking FUNERAL? that is disgusting
I think it is disgusting that people are paid to take these pictures… have a little respect
I also think it’s disgusting that you are choosing to post them, creating a demand for this type of product
He is a man who lost his mother, respect his privacy.
Sad about the paps. Its not right. My thoughts go out to JRM’s family
Is not too late JJ, remove those pictures, please, and get some credit with us, the fans.
I am also disgusted by this gross invasion of privacy. Jonathan Rhys Meyers is a popular actor but surely he and his family have the right to some privacy at his mother’s funeral. JJ, you don’t have to post everything that comes across your desk.
I hate seeing people unhappy, it makes me depressed. :(
Why would someone take pictures of a funeral?? My prayers go out to his family. I wish they had gotten some privacy on this day.
There would be a lot more upcoming funerals if that was me…
JJ, very digusted with you right now, this is very inappropriate
The papparazzi really shouldn’t take pictures of him (or anyone) at a funeral. It breaks my heart to see this :(
There would be a lot more upcoming funerals if that was me…
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Ha! Couldn’t agree with you more.
Prayers to you and your family.
No one knows your pain til you’ve lost your mom or a parent.
Jonathan, sorry to hear of your loss, my your mother rest in peace.
how is this possible? WHY would a human being take photos of someone grieving? it is so disrespectful.. :(
My condolances to Jonathan Rhys Meyers, I lost a relative recently and I remember the horrible feeling that doesn’t go away that fast..
Deepest condolences to Jonathan and his family. I didn’t look at the pictures because they are so intrusive. Very sad that celebs can’t have one moment of privacy even for grieving. I hope he can get through this and pull himself together again, not spiral downward further.
ok…the comment about colin smoking at the funeral…get over yourself…it’s totally acceptable in ireland, nobody takes offense…
and i do have to say that it is tasteless to take pictures of a funeral.
My condolences to Mr. Rhys Meyers and his family.
you shouldn’t post these photos. this is a show of very poor taste and a great lack of consideration.
He really looks so sad. He’ll definitely miss his mom.
sick.
this site just sucks now.
posting pictures of a celeb attending his mother’s funeral? just as low as the paps taking the pictures. very disappointed.
Come on Just Jared is the best gossip site around. If you want, you can go the fat perezito hilton one’s I don’t think it would be better, besides JMR looks quite descent in here it’s not like he was drunk or something so get over youselves morons.
….Go jared.
I agree, the paparazzi shouldn not be taking pictures of him mothers funeral! That’s really low!!
Condolences to John &his family&friends.
that’s so ****** sick to take pictures of him at his mom’s funeral. Sick *****. Thats absolutely HORRIBLE….HE DESERVES HIS PRIVACY, AND SO DOES THE FAMILY GRIEVING FOR THIER LOSS. ****** ASS WIPES. THE NERVE!!!
My heart goes to him and his family.God bless them.******** Paparrazi
There’s just no call for this - yes, he’s an actor, but right now he’s a lad who’s just lost his mam. He’s grieving, and he doesn’t need his very private life - and this is private - splashed over the papers. Pictures of him out on the street were one thing, but this is sick.
Good to hear he had friends around him there, but that’s not our business to see it.
is it really necessary to picture people in such moments? doesn’t matter if celebrity’s or “normal” people.
it’s not fair, is it?
I agree that the paparazzi shouldn’t have been there. And this “brief illness” and death of his mother may explain his recent fall off the wagon.
There should be a law against the paps being at a family funeral. It’s really disrespectful. Please take these pics down, Jared.
Ok, first of all, doesn’t anyone have enough deference to respect someone’s loss? Why are photographers picturing him at the funeral of his mother? Why is jared.com even posting these pictures? It’s pretty disgusting…
i still can’t get over it. this is disgusting!!!! please please show some respect, take the photos down.
what an outright invasion of privacy!!!!! unbelievable.
THE PICS STILL THERE , I GUESS YOU WON’T COME BACK IN THIS BLOG NOW; OOPS i FORGOT YOUR LIFE IS SO BORING THAT YOU WILL POST HERE AGAIN AGAIN AGAIN AND AGAIN. HA!!!!!!!
JMR TAKE CARE.
I agree with those who said this is disgusting. Losing a parent is one of the worst things a person goes through in life. Even celebrities deserve privacy at times like this! These photos should have never been posted anywhere. Jared, first it was the rape story about Zahara, now this, I realize you are a celebrity blogger, but damn, these two ‘insensitive’ and distasteful posts in one week?? I’m quickly losing interest in visiting your site.
I didn’t want to even give the story a ‘hit’, I just read the headline and felt I had to post my opinion. I didn’t even look at the pics. Regardless of my contribution, I’m quickly losing my ‘celebrity lust’ in this age of the unbridled paparazzi. They are everywhere and it’s getting, well not getting, it IS way out of control. Something needs to be done. Some things should just be off limits. LIKE FUNERALS!!!!
Man, these pictures are so sad. I don’t think they should of posted these. He just looks like he is just in a days like he really isn’t there. Poor thing. I am feel bad for him and his family to lose to someone so special. I have him and his family in my prayers and thoughts.
Still here, you people are so hypocrite.
And again take care Jonatahan Rhys Meyer stay strong with your family and don’t go back boozing.
Colin is a nice man.
Paparazzi at his mother’s funeral is just disgusting.
Poor Jonathan, hope he’s okay.
pretty low taking photographs of someone at a funeral..possibly one of the hardest times in his life..and he has a lens starring at him.
Why would the paps be at the funeral? it just seems WRONG that they are snapping these photos… a funeral is a personal thing.
Anyways, my thoughts are with the family and I hope he mother may rest in peace. God bless.
I agree I don’t think the pap’s should be there at all
Jared,
I love your site, however, please refrain from posting photos of this disrespectful nature. We must show boundaries with the paps. Rise above the other sites which will post anything and everything.
hes a celebrity, its goes with the territory. If he wants privacy then quit the business and go on the dole. if you’re famous you dont have privacy, end of.
Damn, I think that’s pretty tacky for the Paps to be at his mom’s funeral. Somethings should be off limits and I would think this would qualify.
Someone posted asking Just Jared to show some class. Just Jared has NO class. The photos of Anna Nicole Smith with vomit everywhere were never taken down. Don’t bother asking him to remove these photos. He won’t. Because he is a greedy, sick fcuk. You b*tch Jared.
There are beautiful pictures of Colin on this funeral
JJ shows why they not?
why the **** were photographers there??
I’m really sorry for him, but how it is possible in this world that a person dares to take pictures of such a painful time for a human being? and for others to post it? God he is not buying ice cream or just walking on the street show some respect!
Yes, the paps are disgusting but we all know that they are always stooping to new lows. Jared is even lower than the paps because he is actually posting them… so Jared, you are a fcuking ass wipe.
I luv Jonathan. My prayers sent out to you.
Condolences to Jon. Blessings.
didi, yes, Jonathan is famous, but this isn’t HIS funeral. His mother wasn’t famous, and either are all his relatives and friends. The funeral is about the person who died, not a celebrity son. I feel sorry for him and for his entire family that stupid insensitive paps showed and and made a painful time even worse.
this is just cruel!
ahora si que no… ya te pasaste dejalo en paz aunque sea en un momento como ese… tu crees que lo hace sentir mejor estar rodeado de paparazzi?? en serio deberias respetar el dolor ajeno :(
Apparently it was only one photographer but I still think it was disrespectful.
I bet it must be annoying as heck to have people decide to come to your mom’s funeral with their cameras.
You people shut up, if you think the pics are inappropriate, WHY DID YOU COME ON THIS THREAD AND LOOK AT THEM.
why would somebody take pics of somebody grieving like this and at a funeral its disguisting!!!
if this happened to me it would make me so much more upset!
Thats wrong leave the guy alone, stupid paps y would we want to see photos of this.
This is really inappropriate.
How very uncool of you to post these pics, Jared. This is not news, this is not a celeb out on the street for all the public to see… this is a man mourning his departed mother. Shame on you.
You shouldn’t be posting these pictures.
They (paps)did did the exact same thing after Bruce Paltrow dies. Gwyneth was in a terrible state but they still hounded her. Can a person, celebrity or not, grieve without the snappers hounding them? I have not lost either of my parents, but (touch wood) God forbid one of them passes, one should be left to grieve in their own personal way. Just my two cents. Condolences to onathan and his family.
JESUS, can’t a person even get an ounce of privacy at his mother’s funeral!!! This is sooo sick and disturbing!!!!! What happen to our morals and decencies?
yea…i think it’s inappropriate…posting pictures of this kind of thing…:/
You guys can’t tell Jared what to post on his blog. If you don’t like it, don’t come on the blog and look, morons.
You hypocrites. You complain about the pics, but yet you are on the blog gawking at them yourselves.
No bulging eyes this time?
This is disgusting, that poor man can’t even grieve for his own mother without paparazzi… Shame on them & shame on Jared for posting this. It’s called MORALS, get some!!!
To all those defending Jared about posting these photos and calling the people who are objecting to these photos, hypocrites…Yes Jared has the right to post what he wants on his site. But we as visitors also have a right to voice our disgust at some of his choices.
I have a question to all those defending Jared…what if it was your mother and he posted these photos?? I dare you to answer my question.
This was a private moment & should NEVER have been taken advantage of by paparazzi or any other media outlet. Shame on the photographers and JJ for posting these.
It doesn’t make it better even if JJ did offer his condolenses- your true condolenses would have been to never post these tasteless pictures but lend support in a different manner.
This is exremely tacky, and I’m honestly speechless. Think if it had been your mother JJ.Unbelievable….
why the hell would the paparazzi be at a funeral. That is so heartless! They are seriously disturbed.
105 wow…
My sentiments exactly. Bravo for your excellent post.
Once again…Jared, you are a piece of dog sh*t. Fcuking b*tch you are!
JARED, YOU USED TO BE “REPUTABLE” FOR BRING STORIES IN FROM EITHER SIDE….AND NOW THIS? i KNOW YOU HAVE A JOB TO DO AND MONEY TO MAKE, BUT THIS IS WAAAAAAAAAAAAY BELOW THE BELT.
this is incredibly disrespectful.
to the few of you who are ragging on us for commenting on pictures saying its disrespecful. Most of us didn’t look at the pictures. I know I didn’t. I saw the headline and commented on how innapropiate it is without taking another look at the pictures.
man, that is invasive but hey im here reading bout it
poor guy i feel sorry for him
i don think they are not allowing phhotographhers~ if they don allowed hw come the picture is so close
WHY THE HELL WOULD YOU TAKE A PHOTO OF SOMEONE AT THEIR OWN MOTHER’S FUNERAL?????????????????!!!
THAT IS SO INAPPROPRIATE. ANYONE WHO HAS HAD A LOVED ONE OR SOMEONE CLOSE TO THEM DIE WOULD SURELY AGREE!!!
Shame on the paps who took these photos - I refuse to open them - nobody needs to see pics of a family burying their loved one. Justjared - take a stand and take down the pics!!!
Who do you think you are souless paparazzis to take pictures in a very private moment? There are no words to describe how disgusting and miserables you are
SORRY PEOPLE, BUT YOUR ARE HYPOCRITE YOU SHOULDN’T LEAVE A COMMENT IN THAT TREAHD, IF YOU DON’T LIKE THE IDEA.
YOU’RE ON JUST JARED BLOG IF YOU DON’T LIKE HIS POSTS JUST LEAVE IT’S AS SIMPLE AS THAT.
WOW THE PAPARAZZI ARE BAD PEOPLE….YOU’RE ON A GOSSIP BLOG FOR GOD SAKES CELEBS JUST DON’T LIKE THE PAPARAZZI AT THEIR FAMILY FUNERAL OR WHEN THEY ARE AT THE RESTAURANT BECAUSE IT’S ANNOYING.
JARED IS DOING IS JOB, AND I’M SURE THAT YOU’LL BE BACK SOON, IF YOU’RE NOT ALREADY HERE *LOL*
it’s disgusting - showing people photos of someone’s funeral
There was about 2 pages devoted to it in the The Irish Examiner today, and in all it was done in good taste, but its still not acceptable
116……..
You don’t even have a name #116 so I can’t address you directly. But I will ask you…and dare you to actually answer me…what if it was your mother? And the photos were of you grieving? Still acceptable? You are just as callous as Jared…whoever you are. B#tch!!
That is kind of stupid to come in this thread (and in a gossip blog in general) to say to jared to no post those pics it’s a bit hypocrite.
it’s because of you people who like gossip that the paps are still taking those kind of pictures. Let’s be real for once.
120 gossip girl
OK..let’s be real gossip girl…tell me..be real now won’t you…What if it was your mother and the photos were of you grieving? Still acceptable? Go on, I dare you to answer my question! You are just like Jared. Cow.
Don’t care you still an hypocrite but it’s ok you don’t have to be ashamed.
122 gossip girl
You still didn’t answer my question. Look who the hypocrite is now.
I guess you don’t give a **** about you own mother because you can’t seem to relate to how wrong it is to photograph someone grieving their mother. That explains why you are so callous. Oh well. That’s your problem gossip girl. You poor child!
Don’t get me wrong Paul I feel sad for him , and for anybody who loose their mom famous or not famous but come on you are on a gossip blog wich mean that you like paparazzi pictures. This is why I think your an hypocrite, paparazzi don’t make the difference between good or bad pics, they are just doing their jobs for people like you you who like to buy gossip mags or to go on a gossip blog.
yeah, most people who are very disappointed in Jared visit this site often, maybe even daily. that means that they’re interested in celebrity life but come on, there is a line that you shouldn’t cross. but this time it was not just crossed, it was run over by a truck.
so what if he is smoking obviously youve never been to a funeral well maybe one in ireland. he wasnt smoking at the church they were outside talking big deal he was there to offer his condolences so what if he is smoking its not a big deal
source: Mirror
Jonathan’s tribute for mum
Jonathan Rhys Meyers paid an emotional tribute to his mum Geraldine at her funeral yesterday.
The tearful Tudors star led the congregation in a round of applause to honour the 50-year-old who died on Monday after suddenly being taken ill.
After the service, the 30-year-old Irishman wept on the shoulder of fellow actor Colin Farrell.
Farrell told him: “I’m here for you man, you will get through this.”
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Jonathan told mourners at the church in County Cork: “She was the best mum a son could ever have. It is a very sad time. At a time like this it is traditional to have a moment of silence.
“But anybody who knew my mother would know she hated silence. So I ask you all to stand and give her a round of applause.”
Geraldine brought up Jonathan after his dad left when he was three.
The star, who lives in North London, was comforted throughout the service by his girlfriend Reena Hammer.
poor guy! the paps are even taken pictures of him at his mothers FUNERAL! come on, show some respect!
I usually have fun in watching paparazzi pics, but there are moments in which they should stay away. It’s so disrespecteful to take pics at a funeral, it’s a very intimate moment and everyone should allow people greaving for a loss their privacy.
Dear Jonathan, take care and be strong, all my sympathy and support are with you and your family.
I can’t believe the bad taste, its a funeral, why would you be hanging out looking for a photo op. My own father passed not that long ago and let me tell you I wouldn’t have wanted to be hounded. I feel sorry for him and what he’s going through. Shame on the press!
Please remove these pictures they are completely inappropriate. I like coming to this site to get scoop on my favorite actors. To see what they are up to. This just goes too far!
to jean - you dumbass just go away if you can’t take it- are you retarded?
You don’t have to come here grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr you’re so stupid.
Ai que lindu tadinho do jonath eu sinto muito
ate chorandu ele e lindo maravilhoso^^
i love you!!!
sayonara
Colin smokes on the parking space
It’s a break. Many see only bad in Colin.
He is so generous, he is father of the year!
Sorry for his loss of mother. Hope her mother lives in peace. He is a nice man. Just curiuous…I saw his profile on millionaire dating site Wealthy Romance .com last week. Is he single now?
Am I really seeing this ?
Paparazzi in funerals ??
Damn God!
I can’t believe that the paps where there & JJ should have never posted these pics.
i cant believe people would take pics of this!!!!!!! this is outrageous. i cant believe this BS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
You are disgusting for posting pics of his mother’s funeral.
OMG! jared ur posting him at a funeral as if you’d do that
It makes me sick that these pictures were taken in the first place, never mind being posted all over the internet. Is nothing sacred in these days of ‘celebrity’?
omGawd . couldnt y’all just leave him be for that day ? thats TOO freakinn PRIVATE ! damn stop seriously .
I KNOW you didn’t just post pictures of this person at his mother’s funeral, did you? Are you that desperate for hits?
ohh that’s so sat when you lost a person who you love it’s very terrible but you have that person in your memories and in your mind because that person was so important in your life you will never forget that person
My condolences.
WHY WOULD YOU FEATURE PICTURES OF HIM AT HIS MOM’S FUNERAL?! SHAME ON YOU JARED!!
How in the World can people make Photos at other people furneral! I´m truly shocked. Nobody wants to have paparazzos at a furneral. This is one of the hardest days for the family and friends an they want to make money!
granted it could’ve been a mistake of the florist, but cillian murphy spelled jonathan wrong. he spelled it o-n, instead of a-n.
it’s a shameless for paparazzi! they are stupide!!
i love you jonathan
I truely am sorry for your loss. May the Lord bless you and make you well with her death.
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