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He also fought in Ring Magazine's 1986 Fight of the Year, and was a title character in the 8-bit computer game, Barry McGuigan World Championship Boxing. She died on Tuesday 23 July surrounded by family. ‘When I got leukaemia I found myself applying that same mental approach,’ she said of dad Barry. The actress, who had attended the … BARRY MCGUIGAN has announced the passing of his daughter Danika. T he actress daughter of Barry McGuigan has died after a “brief but brave battle” against cancer.. Danika McGuigan, known to friends and family as ‘Nika’, died on Tuesday aged 33. ‘It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of our beautiful daughter and sister, Danika ‘Nika’ McGuigan,’ their statement read on Wednesday. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. The daughter of boxer Barry McGuigan, Danika, has died aged 33, the family confirmed today. And God, did she fight. Danika, known affectionately as Nika, passed away in July 2019 from cancer. The brother of actress Danika McGuigan - the daughter of former world champion boxer Barry - has told of his "heartbreak" at her death yesterday. The former boxing world champion and his family revealed in an emotional statement that she died peacefully on … During her career she had appeared in numerous television, film and theatre productions. Video, The students living cheaply in a luxury hotel, 'Bushfires make you realise climate change is real' Video, 'Bushfires make you realise climate change is real', Regulator warns against use of Peloton treadmill, Giant clam shells worth $25m seized in Philippines, Royal Family honours duke's 'humour and humanity', British choreographer Liam Scarlett dies at 35, Putin critic could 'die within days', warn doctors. "As a family we are devastated and ask for complete privacy during this difficult period to allow us to grieve for our Nika.". Barry McGuigan choked up as he remembered late daughter Danika McGuigan, eventually wiping away tears as he praised the 'amazing' woman. ‘I can’t tell you how terrified I was, seeing her go through all this,’ he said at the time, as he continued: ‘Until that moment, I’d always considered myself one of these people who can deal with the problems life can throw at you. ‘But when this happened I felt completely emasculated. Former champion boxer Barry McGuigan has shared a message saying that his 'heart aches everyday' for daughter Nika McGuigan, who would have turned 35 on … Danika 'Nika' McGuigan (4 January 1986 – 23 July 2019) was an Irish actress. ‘It was something we all applied in our family, because I’m sure the news of my leukaemia hit them hard. Retired boxer Barry shares Nika with wife Sandra, the two also having boys Shane, Jake and Blane. She was 33. Seana Kerslake, Nika McGuigan, Amy Huberman | VIPIRELAND.COM. Nika's father is former boxing champion Barry McGuigan. A statement issued by the McGuigan family said: "It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of our beautiful daughter and sister, Danika 'Nika' McGuigan. All the pain, all the suffering. Danika McGuigan, who worked as … “As a family we are devastated and ask for complete privacy during this difficult period to allow us to grieve for our Nika.” She was the only daughter of … Other recognition. Boxing legend Barry McGuigan has paid tribute to his 33-year-old daughter after she passed away following a battle with cancer. "I'm so so proud of you! RIP.". "Nika was an incredible and versatile talent who lit up our screens with her undeniable presence, sensitivity and superb comic timing. Actress Danika McGuigan, daughter of boxer Barry McGuigan, has sadly passed away. In a Twitter post, the company wrote: "It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of our client and friend Nika McGuigan. My beautiful sister Danika lost her battle with cancer in the early hours of Tuesday morning, at the young age of 33.She overcame it once with a 2 year fight when she was 11 to 13.⦠https://t.co/xsh6icmJup. Pic: VIP Ireland. The daughter of former boxing champion Barry McGuigan has died, aged 33. In 2019, she died at the age of 33 from cancer. Danika, also know as Nika, was a talented actress and had starred on hit RTE show Can't Cope Won't Cope. The Czech Republic expels 18 Russian diplomats after linking the operatives to a 2014 explosion. He tweeted last month: 'Our daughter Nika … The actress beat the disease when he was a teenager but succumbed to the illness in … McGuigan was inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame and International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2005. I know how lucky I am and I know there’s been one figure who, throughout, has been a huge inspiration to me. The actress, who was known as 'Nika', died after losing her battle with cancer, aged 33. The 58-year-old hung up his gloves in 1989 and was inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame in 2000. She recently completed filming Wildfire, and starred alongside Seána Kerslake in the RTÉ series Can’t Cope, Won’t Cope. Former champion boxer Barry McGuigan's daughter Danika has passed away at the age of 33 after a battle with cancer. All I could do was sit and watch. The daughter of former WBA Featherweight champion Barry McGuigan, Nika, a dyslexic, battled childhood leukemia from the ages of 11 to 13. They were both quite young. McGuigan, a former world champion himself, lost his daughter Danika in 2019 after she died of cancer. BARRY McGUIGAN'S actress daughter Danika has passed away at the age of 33 after a "brief but brave" battle with cancer. Barry McGuigan's daughter Danika has passed away at the age of 33 after a battle with cancer. I’m in tears watching such an emotional interview with barry mcguigan talking about the loss of his gorgeous daughter. It breaks my heart to write this. But last night the former boxer shared a photo of himself with Danika and wrote on Twitter: ‘The most difficult thing I’ve ever had to do was to say goodbye to my amazing daughter Nika earlier this week. image caption Nika McGuigan pictures with her father Barry McGuigan in 2011 Actress Danika McGuigan, the daughter of boxing champion Barry McGuigan, has died following a short illness. The actress was represented by Dublin based acting agent, The Agency. The daughter of boxer Barry McGuigan, Danika, has died aged 33, the family confirmed today. ‘She has been a shining light in our family’s lives for the past 33 years. Nika McGuigan has died at the age of 33 following a short illness. File photo dated of former world boxing champion Barry McGuigan and his actress daughter Danika in Dublin. Barry McGuigan has today announced the tragic news that his daughter Danika has died at the age of 33.. 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[citation needed] McGuigan's daughter, Nika, died in 2019 aged 33. So terribly sad to watch Barry McGuigan. Barry and his family issued a statement to media about Nika's passing, which they revealed occurred on Tuesday. Watching her pull through was so humbling.’. Danika was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia age 11, but recovered from the illness after two … ‘But I got the all-clear in 1999. Boxing legend Barry McGuigan joined Ryan Tubridy for a raw and emotional interview on the Late Late Show on Friday to remember his late daughter Danika McGuigan. "Unfortunately Nika couldn't beat it again, but she fought so bravely until the end. The family said they were devastated by her death, with the message distributed by the actors’ agency in Dublin, The Agency. Danika McGuigan was the daughter of boxer Barry McGuigan. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. I was so proud of her. Actor Danika McGuigan – known as “Nika” – died after a short battle with cancer, the family announced in a statement. "My beautiful sister Danika lost her battle with cancer in the early hours of Tuesday morning, at the young age of 33. "It breaks my heart to write this," he posted. "I have memories that I'll cherish for a lifetime & you will live on forever in spirit. In a statement, they said actress Danika McGuigan, also known as Nika, passed this week following a short battle with cancer. © 2021 BBC. And when she started losing her hair, sure she was upset, but she put on a really brave face. The boxing legend and … It was like our roles were reversed: this time it was my little girl who was the fighter. Danika added of her battle as a child, citing her father’s spirit as a massive inspiration for her in pulling through and getting the all clear as a child. BARRY MCGUIGAN has opened up on the heartache his family are feeling for their daughter, Danika. The actress played opposite Rooney Mara in the screen adaptation of Sebastian Barry’s novel, The Secret Scripture. Love you forever my older 'little' sister. ‘As a family we are devastated and ask for complete privacy during this difficult period to allow us to grieve for our Nika. Boxing legend Barry McGuigan has said he ‘aches’ every day in a heart-wrenching interview about the death of his daughter. A grief like no other that no parent should experience #latelate — jennifer breen (@jenniferbreen20) January 15, 2021. The students living cheaply in a luxury hotel. She was known for her starring role as art student Danielle Mullane in Can't Cope, Won't Cope (2016–2018). 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The funeral of Danika McGuigan has taken place in the UK. ‘After a brief but brave battle against cancer, Nika passed away peacefully in the early hours of Tuesday 23rd July, surrounded by her loving family. It’s … The distraught father spoke candidly about the grief of losing his 'bubbly, happy, happy girl' at the age of 33 to cancer. Until my diagnosis, cancer has been this huge bad thing in our family, because my dad’s father and my mum’s father died of it. N ika, who is the daughter of former boxer Barry McGuigan, was battling cancer. Danika McGuigan (far right), with mum Sandra, dad Barry and two of her brothers, Shane and Jake, back in 2008. Credit: Presseye One of Nika’s brothers, Shane McGuigan, also posted a … Barry McGuigan's daughter Danika dies aged 30 after cancer battle "As a family we are devastated and ask for complete privacy during this difficult period to allow us to grieve for our Nika." Irish boxer Barry McGuigan's daughter Danika has passed away, her family confirmed this morning. Barry McGuigan discussed the tragedy of losing his daughter Danika for the first time on Friday. Her family confirmed the news in a statement on Wednesday morning, and said they were devastated by her death after a 'brief but brave battle against cancer'. Boxing legend Barry McGuigan joined Ryan Tubridy for a raw and emotional interview on the Late Late Show on Friday to remember his late daughter Danika McGuigan. The disease then returned when she was an adult, claiming her life in 2019 at age 33. Actress Danika McGuigan, the daughter of boxing champion Barry McGuigan, has died following a short illness. Danika McGuigan, the daughter of boxing legend Barry McGuigan, 58, passed away in the early hours of Tuesday following a cancer battle +14 Barry Mcguigan is … Who were the victims of the Indianapolis shooting? ", Salisbury poison suspects 'linked to Czech blast'. 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