November 18th 2024.
Barry McGuigan, a well-known boxer, couldn't hold back his tears when talking about the passing of his daughter. It was a heartbreaking moment for the viewers of I'm A Celebrity as they watched McGuigan open up to his fellow campmates, including Oti Mabuse, Danny Jones, Tulisa Contostavlos, and Alan Halsall, about his family tragedy. This year's cast also includes Jane Moore, Melvin Odoom, Dean McCullough, and GK Barry, with Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly returning as the hosts of the show.
During one of the campfire chats, Dean asked McGuigan if he still goes to church. The boxer replied that he used to go frequently, but after his daughter's passing, not as much. He paused, struggling to hold back his emotions, and explained that his daughter Danika, who was an actress, passed away in 2019 at the young age of 33.
Danika was first diagnosed with leukaemia at the age of 11 and then again after experiencing stomach pains. McGuigan shared that during the filming of The Boxer with Daniel Day Lewis, he had to leave three weeks before the end because Danika had been diagnosed with leukaemia. The doctors thought she wouldn't make it, but she fought back and beat it. She had two years of chemotherapy, and she was doing well.
But then, McGuigan's voice trembled as he remembered Danika's second diagnosis and how his family went through a horrific time. He couldn't hold back his tears, and his campmates offered him their support. Tulisa told him that he was a strong man for opening up and being vulnerable, and there are no rules to grieving. She added that holding onto memories doesn't make someone weak, it shows how much they loved the person they lost.
As McGuigan cried, Oti and Coleen also became emotional, and Oti said that she doesn't think someone ever gets over losing a loved one. She admired McGuigan's bravery for letting his emotions show. McGuigan continued to share his pain, saying that no matter what he does, it always comes back. He recalled the horrible weeks when Danika was in the hospital and the shock of her passing.
Viewers were heartbroken as they heard McGuigan's story. Many took to social media to express their support for the boxer and praise him for his vulnerability. They were touched by his pain and admired his strength in opening up to a group of strangers. It was a reminder that it's important to show emotions and talk about them, no matter how difficult it may be.
McGuigan's daughter Danika left behind three brothers, Shane, Jake, and Blane, and his wife Sandra. The show continued, but the viewers were left thinking about McGuigan's heartbreaking story. It was a reminder to cherish our loved ones and support those who are going through difficult times. The show must go on, but the impact of McGuigan's emotional moment will stay with the viewers for a long time.
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