Ryan Tubridy pays tribute to Vicky Phelan during his final Late Late
“She was just an extraordinary human being” Ryan Tubridy has paid tribute to the late Vicky Phelan during his final Late Late Show. The cervical cancer campaigner appeared on the show multiple times before her heartbreaking death in 2022. During his final Late Late Show, Ryan Tubridy honoured Vicky Phelan. The presenter welcomed her younger […]
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Here’s the line-up for this week’s Late Late Show, which will include a Vicky Phelan tribute
The late Vicky Phelan takes centre stage. It has been a difficult few days for the people of Ireland following the sad passing of one of its best, brightest, and certainly most courageous voices. The death of Vicky Phelan, announced on Monday morning, has cast a sad shadow on the nation, with tributes continuing to […]
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‘Inspired an entire nation’ – Vicky Phelan’s family remember their “heart and soul”
“Her passing will leave a void in all our lives, that at this point seems impossible to fill.” Vicky Phelan’s husband Jim, and their two children, Amelia and Darragh, have issued a statement remembering her as the “heart and soul” of their family. The cervical cancer campaigner passed away on Monday morning, aged 48. As one […]
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“Extraordinary courage and integrity” – Micheál Martin leads tributes to Vicky Phelan
“She stood up for the public interest.” Taoiseach Micheál Martin has paid tribute to the late Vicky Phelan, who passed away on Monday morning following a long and public battle with cancer. Phelan died in the early hours of Monday morning (14 November) at Milford Hospice in Limerick. In conversation on Today with Claire Byrne […]
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Cervical cancer campaigner Vicky Phelan has died
Heartbreaking news, may she rest in peace. Cervical cancer campaigner Vicky Phelan has passed away following a long battle with cancer. According to RTÉ News, Phelan died in the early hours of Monday morning (14 November) at Milford Hospice in Limerick. Phelan, who underwent a smear test in 2011 that showed no abnormalities, was diagnosed […]
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When Vicky Phelan spoke with such raw elegance about her life, on The Late Late Show
“I’d like my children to have memories of doing stuff with me and if I die sooner, so be it.” Cervical cancer campaigner Vicky Phelan has passed away following a long battle with cancer. In November of last year, Phelan, who knew her cancer was terminal since 2018, joined Ryan Tubridy on the couch for […]
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