The world of entertainment has been left reeling by the heartbreaking news that the mother of ‘Toy Show’ star Saoirse Ruane has announced that her child’s tumour has returned. Emma Mhic Mhathúna took to social media to share the devastating news and request prayers for her daughter, who captured the nation’s hearts with her effervescent personality and infectious smile during her appearance on The Late Late Toy Show. The shocking news has touched the hearts of many, and has reinforced the importance of raising awareness about childhood illnesses and the need for support for those affected by them.
The mother of Late Late Toy Show star Saoirse Ruane has revealed that her daughter’s battle with cancer has taken another devastating turn. In an emotional post on Instagram, Roseanna Ruane asked for prayers after learning that Saoirse’s tumour had returned.
Saoirse first captured the nation’s heart during her appearance on the Late Late Toy Show in December 2020. The eight-year-old from Athenry in Galway wowed viewers with her infectious smile, bubbly personality and impressive singing voice. At the time, few people knew that Saoirse was battling a rare form of cancer called neuroblastoma, which affects nerve cells and can spread to other parts of the body.
Despite undergoing gruelling rounds of chemotherapy, surgery and other treatments, Saoirse remained positive and determined. She continued to enjoy her favourite pastimes, such as playing camogie and spending time with her family and friends. Her parents, Roseanna and Gary, kept their followers updated on her progress through social media, and the public rallied around them with messages of support and fundraising efforts for Saoirse’s care.
However, in April 2021, Saoirse’s family received the devastating news that her cancer had returned. She underwent more treatment and once again showed remarkable resilience and spirit. In August of that year, she celebrated her eighth birthday with a party at home and a special surprise visit from some of her favourite Disney characters.
Now, just a few months later, Saoirse and her family are facing yet another setback. Roseanna’s Instagram post on Sunday revealed that Saoirse had undergone a CT scan and a chest X-ray during a routine review at Dublin’s Crumlin Children’s Hospital. Despite feeling well and showing no obvious signs of illness, Saoirse’s X-ray showed that her tumour had returned for a third time.
Roseanna described the moment she received the news as “heartbreaking”, saying that she and Gary had tried to shield Saoirse from the truth for as long as possible. She thanked the medical staff at Crumlin for their compassion and professionalism, and urged her followers to keep Saoirse in their thoughts and prayers.
The news of Saoirse’s relapse has once again touched the hearts of people across Ireland and beyond. Many have taken to social media to express their support for the family and to offer words of encouragement to Saoirse. Some have shared their own experiences of cancer or childhood illness, while others have vowed to raise awareness and funds for childhood cancer research.
Despite the difficult road ahead, Saoirse and her family remain an inspiration to many. Their unwavering love, positivity and resilience in the face of adversity have touched countless lives and reminded us all of the power of hope, faith and community. As Roseanna wrote in her Instagram post, “We will fight tooth and nail for our little superstar…we live for her and will never give up on her.”
As we conclude this article on Saoirse Ruane and her family, we cannot help but feel a sense of profound empathy and solidarity with them. No parent should ever have to face the agonising reality of seeing their child struggling with a life-threatening illness, not to mention going through the terror of seeing it return. We stand by Saoirse’s mother and her family during this difficult time and hope that our collective prayers will offer them the strength, comfort and support they need to continue their fight. May Saoirse continue to shine her light as a bright and beloved ‘Toy Show’ star, even in the midst of her medical challenges. May she and her family take heart in the love and compassion of a global community that is holding them in their thoughts and hearts.
