Paul Mescal pays tribute to cancer-stricken mum in Olivier Awards speech

As Paul Mescal stepped up to collect his Best Actor honour at the Olivier Awards, the A Streetcar Named Desire star paid tribute to his cancer-stricken mum.

Dearbhla Mescal was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma, a type of bone cancer, last year.

"Finally I want to thank my parents who never said no", he told the audience.

"I hope you get better soon", he added.

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