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The Irish Sun
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘Makes you angry with God' – Barry McGuigan speaks powerfully about struggles after losing a child
BARRY McGuigan has spoken of his anger with God in the years since his daughter Danika died from bowel cancer. The rising actress was only 33 Advertisement 2 Danika died only six weeks after her cancer returned Credit: PA:Press Association 2 The boxing hero spoke movingly about losing a child while on I'm A Celeb last year Credit: Australia Media Her boxing legend father has since described the constant pain that has stuck with him, wife Sandra and their other three children since Danika's death in 2019. Most recently he acknowledged in a chat with Sadly, her untimely passing isn't the only grave misfortune to have hit his family over the years either. He set out: "I can't talk about it, because if I talk about it I get upset. Advertisement Read More On Irish Sport "It makes you just angry with God. I can't really explain any more. "I spent my life dedicated to God and I feel so let down and so sad by what happened. "My brother died of suicide at 34, my father died at 52, my sister died in 2021 with breast cancer, we've had a horrific, dreadful, dreadful time. "You ask yourself when is it gonna end, when is it gonna stop? Advertisement Most read in Boxing "It's hard to believe in anything when you have had a tough time like that." That sombre moment came towards the end of what was an otherwise quite upbeat interview as he promoted an upcoming event in his native Clones that'll mark the 40th anniversary of him becoming a world champion. Eddie Hearn teases Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury in 2025?! + Allen KOs Fisher | Split Decision | Sun Sport The Clones Cyclone became an Irish sporting great when This Sunday week will see the commemoration of that momentous victory by showing the full 15 rounds of ring action at a special screening at the Hillgrove Hotel in Monaghan Town. Advertisement The 64-year-old will field questions after guests watch the bout back on the big screen. While he's famed for the prowess of his fists, the former He actually boasts quite impressive musical lineage since his dad Pat represented Ireland in the 1968 The event is set to run from 1pm until 6pm with tickets Advertisement If you're affected by any of the issues raised in this article, the following organisations provide support: Samaritans freephone 116 123, free-text HELLO to 50808 for an anonymous chat, contact Pieta any time at 1800247247 or Aware from 10am-10pm on 1800804848.
Irish Daily Mirror
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Barry McGuigan's son fights back tears as pays emotional tribute to late sister
Barry McGuigan's son Shane gave an emotional interview after running the London Marathon in honour of his late sister, Danika. Danika, who was a much-loved actress, passed away in 2019 at the age of 33 after a brief battle with cancer. And her brother Shane, himself a well-respected boxing coach, said that his family is still coming to terms with her death. After crossing the London Marathon finishing line, Shane told BBC: 'My sister got diagnosed with leukaemia at 11 to 13, and she got through it, and then she unfortunately passed away with bowel cancer at 33. "So yeah, I'm doing it for her.' The 37-year-old encouraged people to push themselves and prioritise their health. 'Go and do something, go and challenge yourself. Health and fitness are such a big part of people, it should be a big part of people's lives,' he added. Shane's boxing hero father Barry spoke candidly about his daughter's death when appearing on I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here. "It was hard for weeks in the hospital, just watching, shocking," McGuigan said tearfully.
The Irish Sun
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Barry McGuigan's son chokes back tears as he dedicates London Marathon to late sister who tragically died from cancer
SHANE McGUIGAN dedicated his involvement in the London Marathon to his late sister Danika. Actress Danika McGuigan 2 Danika McGuigan died from bowel cancer in 2019 2 Her brother Shane ran the London Marathon in her honour She has been lovingly remembered every day since by her boxing legend dad Barry, and her boxing trainer brother Shane. He completed the race with an impressive time of 3:08:17 while raising vital funds for Young Lives vs Cancer, the UK's leading charity for children and young people with cancer. And speaking to the BBC after crossing the finish line of the London Marathon, he held back tears as he paid tribute to her. He said: "My sister got diagnosed with leukemia at 11 to 13. Read More on London Marathon "She got through it and then she unfortunately passed away with bowel cancer at 33 so I'm doing it for her." Asked if he had a message for those watching on and considering doing the marathon or any other form of exercise, he said: "Do it, go push yourself. "I saw a lot of people unfortunately collapsing with dehydration and stuff, so within your limits, push yourself but go and do something. "Go and challenge yourself. Most read in Athletics "Health and fitness is such a big part of people - it should be a big part of people's lives. "You only get one body, you only get one life and there are plenty of people who are not able to move so go out there and move." I'm A Celeb's Barry McGuigan breaks down in tears as he opens up about daughter's heartbreaking death live on GMB Shane's dad earned plaudits from fans when he shed tears remembering Danika on I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here last year. And speaking to The Sun after he was voted off the show, the 63-year-old revealed He told The Sun: 'It was the saddest thing that's ever happened to me and my wife. We'll never recover from that. 'I can't explain to you how sad it's been for us for the last five years. 'She was with me in there. She watched the show regularly. 'I probably wouldn't have got as far as I did without her being with me and I know she travels everywhere with me. 'I believe that 100 per cent. And we'll see each other again sometime.' He added: 'I think about Nika all the time. She would have loved to have seen me on this show. She would have been so proud of me, I know that. 'I know she was responsible for me getting into this. I just know she was.'
