On June 15, Irish actress Lisa Dwan—best known for her powerhouse stage work and her turn as lawyer O’Hara Delaney on Paramount+’s crime drama MobLand—took to Instagram with devastating news: her father, Liam Dwan (1939–2025), had passed away on Father’s Day weekend. Dwan shared a series of warm, vintage snapshots—one of them enjoying ice cream by the sea—and penned a line that perfectly captured her dad’s flair:
“Liam Dwan always knew how to make an entrance—and today on Father’s Day of all days, an exit. My Dad 1939–2025. RIP ❤️.” (people.com)
She even posted a serene video of a sunlit pond, simply captioned “RIP DAD 💙,” and later honored him in her Stories by wearing his shirt—an intimate symbol of carrying his spirit forward (people.com). The outpouring from fans and fellow actors was immediate: condolences flooded in alongside fond memories of Dwan’s acclaimed performances, from Samuel Beckett adaptations on stage to her commanding presence in the new series MobLand.
Speaking of MobLand: Set in modern‑day London, the series follows two rival crime dynasties—the Irish Harrigans and their arch‑rivals, the Stevensons. When the Harrigan grandson Eddie sparks a violent feud, hardened fixer Harry Da Souza (Tom Hardy) must navigate a treacherous underworld to protect his bosses—Conrad Harrigan (Pierce Brosnan) and matriarch Maeve Harrigan (Helen Mirren). As loyalties shift and empires teeter, Harry discovers that in this world, family above all may be the only rule that matters.
Watch MobLand on Paramount+ https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/mobland/ (Plans start at $7.99/month, with a free trial available.)
In her Instagram tribute, Dwan reminded us why family stories—on and off screen—resonate so deeply. Just as her father’s humor and presence live on in her memories, MobLand explores how family legacies can bind, protect, and sometimes betray. If you haven’t yet tuned in, now’s the perfect time to binge the first season and witness Dwan’s standout performance.
Happy Father’s Day to everyone who celebrated—what’s one small moment with your dad or a father figure you’ll always carry with you? Share your memories below and let’s honor those who shaped us.
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