Andrew Scott’s mum Nora dies following a sudden illness

Andrew Scott’s mum Nora has died following a ‘sudden illness’ – just days before Mother’s Day. 

The family announced the sad news on Saturday, adding that Nora passed away on Thursday March 7 surrounded by her family in St Vincent’s Hospital, Dublin. 

An obituary reads: ‘It is with our deepest sorrow that we inform you of the passing of Nora Scott (née Boyle), beloved wife of Jim, mother of Sarah, Andrew and Hannah.

‘Scott, Sandymount, Dublin, formerly Omagh Co. Tyrone, March 7th 2024 peacefully surrounded by her loving family and best friend Anne, in St Vincent’s Hospital following a sudden illness.

‘Nora will be deeply missed by her beloved husband Jim, her loving children Sarah, Andrew and Hannah.’

Andrew, 47, has yet to comment. MailOnline has contacted his representatives. 

In 2018, Nora revealed Anthony Hopkins sent her ‘more than three dozen red roses,’ after finding out she was ill when speaking to Andrew on the set of King Lear. 

Anthony, 86, starred in the BBC’s Shakespeare adaptation as an ‘English Stalin’ with Andrew playing Edgar – who becomes Lear’s secret protector. 

She told RTE’s Ryan Tubridy at the time: ‘There was probably more than three dozen red roses and attached to them was a little card from Anthony saying “Be well, sending hugs”, and all sorts of things.’ 

‘I was thrilled to get such a gift and for the kind thought that promoted it.

‘Now I have recovered, I can enjoy these exquisite roses that grace our hall. It was such a beautiful gift.’

She defended the actor amid reports Anthony had not spoken to his daughter Abigail – his only child – for two decades. 

It was said he ‘didn’t care’ about the family split, admitting that he was ‘cold’ about his daughter, who uses the name Abigail Harrison. 

Nora added: ‘My son Andrew said Anthony had a positive attitude to life and was absolutely lovely to work with.’ 

In January, Andrew and his co-star Paul Mescal admitted they weren’t too keen on their family members watching their new film All Of Us Strangers.

The movie stars Andrew as a screenwriter drawn back to his childhood home who enters into a relationship with a mysterious neighbour, played by Paul, 27.

The film features several intimate scenes between the actors which the pair discussed during an appearance on The Graham Norton Show.

Asked if their families had seen the flick yet, Paul said: ‘With the Irish premiere, trying to allocate tickets to all the aunties and uncles is a tricky business. They have seen my bum before but there is a little more going on in this movie I would say!’ 

Andrew added: ‘I don’t want to be there when my parents watch it!’