Toy Show star Saoírse Ruane has sadly died aged 12.
The young girl who stole the hearts of our nation was first diagnosed with cancer four years ago.
Saoírse appeared on the Toy Show in 2020 and inspired not only the host Ryan Tubridy but the entire country.
The 12-year-old’s appearance on the Toy Show came a few months after she had her right leg amputated.
Saoírse’s leg had been affected by osteosarcoma – a rare form of cancer that affected her tibia.
The Galway Girl passed away on Tuesday after a long battle with various health struggles since her original diagnosis.
Saoírse’s official death notice on rip.ie reads: “It is with broken hearts the Ruane family announces 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, 5th March 2024.”
“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.”
