Roy Keane's daughter has incurable illness and his future son-in-law is an England star

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17-05-2025

Roy Keane's daughter has incurable illness and his future son-in-law is an England star
Roy Keane will be back on our screens tonight as part of ITV's coverage of the FA Cup fifth round, with the former Manchester United star hoping to see his old side progress
(Image: Instagram/ Roy Keane )
Roy Keane, the former Manchester United star, will be back on our screens tonight as part of ITV's coverage of the FA Cup final.
He'll be joining Ian Wright to share his insights on the Crystal Palace v Manchester City showpiece. Known for his formidable presence as a midfielder during his playing days, Keane has now carved out a reputation as one of the most outspoken pundits in football, winning over a host of fans with his fiery takes on the modern game.
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The ex-United, Nottingham Forest and Celtic player was also one of the most successful footballers of his era, boasting seven Premier League titles, four FA Cups, four Community Shields and a Champions League win during his 12-year tenure with the Red Devils.
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Despite his tough persona on the pitch and in the studio, Keane has increasingly revealed a softer side away from football, offering some amusing glimpses into his family life via social media.
Married to Theresa Doyle since 1997 after meeting five years earlier during his Forest days, they have five children - Shannon, Caragh, Aidan, Leah and Alanna - and two grandchildren.
Caragh, the second-eldest daughter of a well-known father, spoke poignantly about her gruelling struggle with lupus and praised her father's "brilliant sense of humour" for supporting her during her toughest moments. Diagnosed in 2021, the 29 year old has endured severe fatigue and intense pain that made her fear her "life was over".
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Previously, Caragh faced joint pain, alopecia and excruciating skin blisters, which shattered her ambition to become a teacher and confronted her with the reality of needing lifelong immunosuppressants or chemotherapy.
Nevertheless, embracing a new diet rich in anti-inflammatory and gut-friendly foods has markedly eased her symptoms. This personal victory inspired her to launch Superkeen Foods, an award-winning company dedicated to aiding fellow lupus sufferers in their recovery journey.
"When I was diagnosed, I mourned the person I had been and the person I felt I should have been," she told PA Real Life in a touching admission. "But when I look at it now, it's obviously led me on this journey and I'm grateful for the good moments.
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"Since your immune system is essentially attacking itself, you feel like you only have yourself to blame, which is horrible. You think, 'Why is my own body attacking itself? What have I done to cause this?'. In the darkest times, I thought, 'There's no way out of this'."
Acknowledging the significant role her parents play in her life, she mentioned: "My mum very much believes in the power of your body being able to heal itself... and even when I have flare-ups with my health, she helps put things back into perspective.
"My dad is incredible as well. He's the best person for advice and I think he's helped me so much. I feel really lucky to have them."
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Roy Keane's younger daughter Leah, affectionately nicknamed 'Number 4' by the football great, recently made waves after announcing her engagement to Southampton and England star Taylor Harwood-Bellis.
Despite typically shunning the limelight, the pair unveiled last November that they've been an item for half a decade and are now engaged, with Harwood-Bellis popping the question on a yacht on the Amalfi Coast over the summer. Leah shared the romantic moment on Instagram with the caption: "'I can't wait to marry you."
Keane, known for his razor-sharp wit, couldn't resist a light-hearted remark following the news during his pundit stint on ITV in November. As Harwood-Bellis netted a goal on his England debut against the Republic of Ireland, Keane quipped that the situation was "bittersweet", considering the engagement was "not done and dusted yet".
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The United icon commented: "Over the last few months he's definitely been a goal threat playing for Southampton, it's nice for him. It's great for him to make his debut, as I said he's a bit of a goal threat. He's a nice kid, his family has done a great job."