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12 year old Saoirse Ruane has...

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12 year old Saoirse Ruane has passed away.

Jonathan Duane
Jonathan Duane

09:20 7 Mar 2024


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The Galway girl who inspired the Late Late Toy Show appeal has passed away.

**Repro Free: 05/03/2021 Saoirse Ruane (9) with her mum Roseanna from Galway is pictured on the set of The Late Late Show with host Ryan Tubridy for a segment on the The RTÉ Toy Show Appeal. Picture Andres Poveda

12 year old Saoirse Ruane died on Tuesday after a long illness.

She appeared on the Toy Show in 2020 where she discussed being diagnosed with cancer.

Her family say she inspired so many people in her short life and will be missed beyond measure.


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