Keith Duffy has announced the death of his beloved father Séan.
The Boyzone star and his son Jay took to Instagram on Monday to share the sad news in a joint statement.
They wrote: “Séan Duffy 🕊 1945 – 2022. Words cannot describe how heartbroken we are to announce the passing of our father/grandfather Séan.”
“The most courageous and brave warrior we’ve ever known and probably will ever know,” they added. “We already miss him so much. Keith&Jay. X”
Irish Love Island star Maura Higgins commented on the post: “So so sorry for your loss 😢 thinking of you & your family and sending you all the love and strength ❤️”
Keith’s bandmate Ronan Keating wrote: “Sending all our love”, while Irish presenter Laura Whitmore commented: “❤️”.
Seán Duffy was originally from Raheny but he lived in Celbridge, Co Kildare, in recent years.
His funeral notice on RIP.ie reads: “Duffy (Celbridge and formerly of Grangemore, Raheny) – Jan 8, 2022, (peacefully), surrounded by his loving wife and three sons, at Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown.”
“Sean, beloved husband of Patricia (Pat) and dear father of Derek, Keith and John; Sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, sisters Carmel and Margaret, daughters-in-law Rose and Lisa, brothers-in-law, grandchildren Jordan, Mia, Ailbhe, Tadhg, Lily and Dylan, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.”
“Removal on Thursday to Glasnevin Crematorium arriving for Service at 2pm.”