Saoírse Ruane cause of death—
Beloved Late Late Toy Show star Saoírse Ruane has died aged just 12.
The brave Galway girl’s heartbroken family this morning announced the youngster – who captured the heats of the nation on the Toy Show – died on Tuesday.
Saoírse Ruane cause of death
Saoírse Ruane died after ongoing treatment for cancer.
Saoirse – whose cancer was diagnosed after complaining of a sore ankle back in 2019 – had her leg amputated in 2020 after it was established she had a life-threatening Osteosarcoma tumour in her tibia.
Saoírse’s story came to prominence when she joined Ryan Tubridy on the Late Late Toy Show in 2020.
The Galway girl blew people away with her incredible strength and resilience in her battle against the rare form of bone cancer.
Saoírse Ruane’s parents Roseanna and Ollie, as well as little sister Farrah-Rose, have been left heartbroken after her death.
Announcing their tragic loss, they said: “It is with broken hearts the Ruane family announce the passing of their beautiful daughter and sister, Saoírse, who passed away peacefully at home, after a long illness bravely borne, in the arms of her heartbroken parents Ollie and Roseanna on Tuesday March 5 2024.
“Predeceased by her grandfather Michael Ruane. Saoírse, adored daughter to Ollie and Roseanna, big sister to Farrah Rose, half-sister to Rebecca, grand-daughter to Anne Ruane and Tony and Ann Brehony, an adored niece, cousin, family member and of course, best friend to Willow and Slush, was loved beyond words and will be missed beyond measure.
“A pupil of Kiltullagh National School, Saoírse will be missed but always remembered by her school friends and teachers, who have travelled the road with Saoírse on her journey, and were a source of joy and fun to her.
“Saoírse, aged just 12 years old, was surrounded, as she has been throughout her illness, by the love, care and devotion of her family, the prayers and goodwill of the community in Kiltullagh and people all over the country who held Saoírse in their hearts.”
Saoirse’s devastated parents said their are “no words” for their grief.
They added: “After a long courageous and dignified battle our hearts are shattered to tell you our beautiful little Saoírse took her final breath in our arms on Tuesday.
“We thank you our lovely followers for holding Saoírse and us in your thoughts these past few weeks.
“We think of you all today also as we know how much Saoírse was loved by the nation and the effect she had on so many people’s lives.
“Cancer you stole her from us, the life we had and our dreams. Life will never be the same!
“We ask you to respect our privacy now as we take our last and final journey with our beautiful girl. Mamma Dadda & Farrah Rose.”
Saoírse Ruane Funeral
Saoírse Ruane’s funeral will take place at St Peter and Paul’s Church, Kiltullagh on Sunday at 1.45 pm.
The notice added: “Saoírse will repose at home on Friday, 8th of March, from 2pm to 8pm.
“A bus service will run from the car park at Bullaun Church (H62 YH66) and you are asked to follow the directions of stewards and only attend by using the bus service.
“Funeral cortège will arrive on Sunday, 10th March, to St Peter and Paul’s Church, Kiltullagh (H65 KC89) at 1.45pm for Mass for Saoírse at 2pm.
“Saoírse will be laid to rest in Bullaun Cemetery (H62 YH66) after Mass.”
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