Hollywood legend Maureen O’Hara has quit her West Cork retirement home and returned to America after a bitter row with her former aide.
The 92-year-old “Quiet Man” star ignored her fragile health to fly back to the States on Saturday.
She has left Ireland before a High Court case to decide who has power of attorney over control of her affairs after a bitter row with her former assistant Carolyn Murphy.
O’Hara made a brief comment on her fan website when she arrived back in the USA.
The Irish Examiner reports that she told fans she ‘had an excellent flight’ both physically and mentally.
The actress also said she was looking forward to ‘holiday time and family time’ in the States after grandson Conor Beau Fitzsimons accompanied her on her trip.
The statement also said O’Hara had ‘left Ireland with the blessings of her only daughter Bronwyn.’
She returns to America after a torrid year in Ireland when she was forced to deny she was the victim of elder abuse, underwent tests to assess her state of mind, and parted company with a number of long-time advisers and staff.
She has already contested a High Court case in Dublin which was asked to grant enduring power of attorney to her former personal assistant Carolyn Murphy.
O’Hara first asked Murphy to manage her affairs seven years ago.
However, a press conference attended by O’Hara and Fitzsimons in Cork last year heard a series of allegations about Murphy and the foundation established to honour the actress’s legacy.
The report says that the foundation later opened its books to defend itself and account for money that had been spent and the vision it had for a proposed $17m legacy centre.
O’Hara’s stepson Chris Blair has said he supports what the foundation is trying to achieve.
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Switch to the desktop site to post a comment.RobinForester | Mar 08, 2013, 01:21 PM EST
I'll fight John Wayne for her anytime, and I'll win. Lot of love and best wishes to the Grand Dame of Europe and the USA. xxxxx
JimmieM | Nov 28, 2012, 10:53 AM EST
??? what the heck does any "high" court have to do with a Former employee having power of attorney if she cant please the boss, Maureen, then she is OUT.
Zorro986 | Sep 29, 2012, 03:23 PM EDT
Have read lots of positive updates on Maureen's official Facebook page. She's doing well and is having a grand time with her family; which is as it should be.
IrelandNorth | Sep 19, 2012, 08:37 AM EDT
To emigrate once is a misfortune. To emigrate twice is a tragedy. Last thing one needs in their 90s is to be moving around so much. Regret the difficulties she's experienced here in Ireland, yet don't pretend to understand them. She a great old dame. Wish her the very best of happinness wherever she decides to settle.
Mousemess | Sep 18, 2012, 11:24 AM EDT
Maureen O'Hara = Mairin Ni Eadhra Fitzsimons (Fitz from French fils for son) = Mac Suibhne (son of Simon)
irishpjk | Sep 17, 2012, 11:13 PM EDT
Welcome home Maureen, smart move. May God bless you and keep you well.
oaklongan | Sep 17, 2012, 08:43 PM EDT
Great Admiration and Appreciation for Greatly Talented and the Eternally Beautiful Maureen O'Hara. She does America and Ireland Well! Her Presence is Welcome Anywhere.
larrydalamb | Sep 17, 2012, 04:31 PM EDT
Maureen Fitzsimons O'Hara needs to be with her family. Welcome back to the states! You are always welcome here.
Springfield9 | Sep 17, 2012, 01:58 PM EDT
1000 Welcomes to you Ms. O'Hara, from all of America. Surely, the respect and admiration for you will translate into comfort and peace. God Bless You.
Searlit | Sep 17, 2012, 11:56 AM EDT
Welcome back to America, Maureen. I hope everyone involved will give you a break and not pressure you, now. It's your legacy, your family and your right to do things, your way.
Zoro | Sep 17, 2012, 11:18 AM EDT
God bless Maureen O'Hara . I know the family well and wish them the best of luck at this time. Shame on the other parties involved. Despite what is reported in the media we know all too well the rumours we've heard for years . We love you Maureen O'Hara . Please hurry back !
suzykane | Sep 17, 2012, 10:54 AM EDT
Wishing you the best of luck, Take care, we'll always love you no matter where you are in the world. as I know this is the way you would feel, let me just say... Erin go Braugh.. Kindest Regards
Helen Ferone | Sep 17, 2012, 10:42 AM EDT
I'm sorry Maureen left her belove country of Ireland, and hope she'll change her mind and return soon. It's an absolutely beautiful country.
southerner | Sep 17, 2012, 10:17 AM EDT
West Cork,yeah right. "I came as a stranger and you took me in".
Mousemess | Sep 17, 2012, 10:09 AM EDT
Failte romhat ar ais go Meiricea, a Mhairin!