Saoirse Ruane, who was known from the RTE Late Late Toy Show - a special Christmas edition of the Late Late Show, currently hosted by Cat Deeley's husband Patrick Kielty, has tragically died at the age of 12.
Her family shared the sad news that she passed away after a four year cancer battle, peacefully at her home with her loved ones around her on Tuesday (March- 5).
In an Instagram post, her mother Roseanna said: “When there are no words. After a long, courageous and dignified battle, our hearts are shattered to tell you our beautiful little Saoirse took her final breath in our arms on Tuesday. “We thank you our lovely followers for holding Saoirse and us in your thoughts these past few weeks.
We think of you all today also as we know how much Saoirse was loved by the nation and the effect she had on so many people’s lives.