DEVASTATED; Westlife Kian's grief as dad dies of cancer.Byline: PAUL MARTIN HEARTBROKEN Westlife star Kian Egan was being comforted by his wife Jodi Albert Jodi Albert (born 22 July 1983 in Chingford, London) is an English actress and sometime Glamour model. She is probably best known for playing Debbie Dean in the British soap opera Hollyoaks, on Channel 4 from 2002 to 2004. last night as he came to terms with the death of his father. The star, 29, dashed to his beloved dad Kevin's bedside last week when his health took a turn for the worse. A close friend said last night: "Kian is absolutely devastated. All of his family idolised Kevin and looked up to him. "They are all supporting each other. The Egans are a very close family and they will all be there for each other at this difficult time." Kevin had been battling cancer for nearly a year and his family were by his side as he slipped away at Sligo General Hospital Sligo General Hospital is an acute hospital serving the inhabitants of County Sligo and County Leitrim in the Republic of Ireland. It is situated in the town of Sligo. External Links
Only two months ago he wrote a touching tribute to Kian which was read at his spectacular wedding to 26-year-old actress Jodi in Barbados. He was too ill to travel to the ceremony but urged Kian to go ahead with the celebration and "Have the time of his life". Kian's mum Patricia was by Kevin's side along with Kian's brothers Tom, Gavin and Colm and sisters Marielle, Vivienne and Fenella. The singer had always maintained an extremely close relationship with his dad as he toured the world with Westlife over the past 10 years. MEMORIES He regularly flew his parents over to concerts to spend time with them and he continued to live in Sligo as the band hit the big time. A family friend added yesterday: "There's no secret that Kian is a complete family man so obviously it's hitting him very hard. "Jodi is being an absolute rock for him and all his brothers and sisters are getting amazing a·maze v. a·mazed, a·maz·ing, a·maz·es v.tr. 1. To affect with great wonder; astonish. See Synonyms at surprise. 2. Obsolete To bewilder; perplex. v.intr. support and goodwill from their friends and extended family. "All the children want to be there for their mum to help her through the difficult days ahead." Kian's bandmates and manager Louis Walsh Louis Walsh (born August 5, 1952 in Kiltimagh, County Mayo, Ireland) is a manager in the music industry, and a judge on the ITV1 show The X Factor, which made him famous as a television personality rather than a manager. have also rallied around to extend their sympathies. CAPTION(S): CLOSE FAMILY Kian with Kevin, his mum Patricia, brother Colm sister Fenella and niece and nephews TRAGIC LOSS Kian Egan with his beloved dad Kevin in 2000 |
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