Michelle Dockery's family have thanked fans and friends for their 'support and kindness' after her fiancés death this weekend.
John Dineen, 34, passed away in Cork's Marymount Hospital on Sunday morning after an illness, and the family have asked to be "left to grieve in private".
A spokesperson for the family told Mirror Online: "The family is very grateful for the support and kindness they have received but would kindly request that they are left to grieve in private.”
John is believed to have died from a 'rare form of cancer', according to the Mail Online.
Michelle, also 34, and John are believed to have started dating in 2013, after being introduced by co-star Allen Leech, who plays a former chauffeur in the ITV show. It's thought they got engaged in February this year.
Michelle rose to fame playing the lead female role of Lady Mary Crawley in the smash hit period drama Downton Abbey, which aired from 2010 until the final series was screened this year.
She has been nominated for three consecutive Emmy Awards as well as a Golden Globe Award for her role.
The couple hit the headlines earlier this year when it was reported that Michelle was excitedly showing off a diamond ring to her co-stars during screen tests for Downton Abbey.
The private pair never commented publicly on their relationship status.
In an interview in late 2014, Michelle said: "I have a wonderful man in my life from Ireland.
"We were introduced by Allen Leech. That's all you need to know."
It is reported that John was raised in Waterfall, on the outskirts of Cork City.
He completed his undergraduate studies at UCC before completing a masters in UCD in 2005.
He worked as a Senior Director in FTI Consulting in London.
A private funeral service will take place in Cork on December 16.
Source: mirror.co.uk
NB: Michelle Dockery, born Michelle Suzanne Dockery is an English actress and singer who is best known for her role as Lady Mary Crawley in the ITV drama series Downton Abbey, which earned her nominations for three consecutive Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe Award.
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