BARRY MCGUIGAN HAS penned an emotional tribute to his daughter Danika, who passed away last week.
Danika McGuigan, 33, lost her battle with cancer on 23 July.
In a statement released this evening, former boxing champion McGuigan said Danika ‘has been a shining light in our family’s lives for the past 33 years’.
“The most difficult thing I’ve ever had to do was to say goodbye to my amazing daughter Nika earlier this week,” he wrote on Twitter.
“She has been a shining light in our family’s lives for the past 33 years.
“Nika was an extremely talented and inspirational young lady who radiated kindness and love.
“Our hearts are broken and we know that life will never be the same again for us.
“However, Nika lives on in so many parts of our lives which we are grateful for.
“I’d like to take this opportunity to thank all the people who sent flowers, cards, Mass cards, Instagram messages, Facebook, Twitter, texts and email messages of condolences and support.
A tribute to my wonderful daughter Nika. pic.twitter.com/Ka6Viq1MAV
— Barry McGuigan (@ClonesCyclone) August 2, 2019
“There are simply too many to answer individually so I want to use this opportunity to say a huge thank you to each and every one of you, the family greatly appreciate them.”
Danika McGuigan appeared in RTÉ series Can’t Cope Won’t Cope and had recently finished filming a movie called Wildfire, which was being directed by Cathy Brady.
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God love any parent that has to bury their child.heartbreaking.Rip Danika.
@Glenn k ☘☘: well said. Can’t even imagine it. RIP and love to The Champ.
RIP Talented young actress. Thought she was very convincing and funny in Can’t cope Won’t cope.
So sorry for the man who brought us so much joy during the depressing 80s
My Thoughts and prayers are with the family.
My deepest condolences to those left behind to grieve.
RIP.
Rest in peace Danika, my thoughts are with your heartbroken family ❤️
My deepest sympathy and prayers are with you all Barry.
Life will never be the same again. Tragic to have to say goodbye to your girl. Cancer is a hideous disease.
Very sad!!! I
RIP angel!
Condolences to the Mcguigans. May she Rest In Peace x
As a parent I just can’t imagine how u cope my utter condolences to all
Stay strong Barry
Desperate sad. May she Rest In Peace
Rip to your wonderful daughter…
So sad.
Very sad, condolences to all who knew her.
Rip to your wonderful daughter…
No parent should ever have to bury their kids. RIP
OH. Terrible.
What happened! Was she unwell?
As a Dad, I feel terribly saddened.
So very sad. A beautiful young woman. My sincere condolences to the family I buried my precious son at the age of 24. A pain that never goes way. Prayers said for the family.
The world is less bright today with the loss of this beautiful star Rip
And my deepest condolences to Barry and all her family .
May she rest in peace
What did she die of?
@JeremiahMcDonagh: Read the article!!