Sir, – I read of the death of Anita Reeves with great sadness ("Tributes paid to 'great actor and fearless advocate' Anita Reeves", July 10th) . She contributed to a book I edited in 2003 on the theme of the "Outsider", and so too did her young son Danny.
“Sometimes acting can seem unimportant, trivial, even unnecessary, but it is none of those things. It is a daily reminder to us all that everyone has a part to play. Everyone, no matter how different, or just seemingly different, has something to offer, something to say and they should be listened to”.
Wise words from a truly wonderful woman and great actor. She inspired and encouraged those of us lucky enough to have crossed her path.
Anita will be sadly missed, especially by her family, and we remember her with great affection. – Yours, etc,
ALICE LEAHY,
Director of Services
Alice Leahy Trust, Dublin 8.