The 12 year old, whose story was the inspiration for the Toy Show appeal, passed away on Tuesday after a long illness. 'When there are no words,' they began. 'After a long courageous and dignified battle our hearts are shattered to tell you our beautiful little Saoírse took her final breath in our arms on Tuesday. 'We think of you all today also as we know how much Saoírse was loved by the nation and the effect she had on so many people's lives.
'We ask you to respect our privacy now as we take our last and final journey with our beautiful girl. Saoírse, who was from Galway, appeared on the Toy Show for the first time in 2020. After being diagnosed with a rare form of cancer, she had to have her right leg amputated. Former host of the Late Late Show Ryan Tubridy paid tribute to Saoírse, saying: 'A charity began because of her and with that she helped enrich and encourage the lives of thousands of children in Ireland.
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