The 12-year-old won the hearts of the nation following her appearance on The Late Late Toy Show in 2020.

The 12-year-old, who had been diagnosed with a rare form of cancer and was the inspiration for the Late Late Toy Show appeal, died on Tuesday.

The child, who was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer, inspired the annual Late Late Toy Show appeal.

A young girl who inspired the whole country after her appearance on the Late Late Toy Show has died. Twelve-year-old Saoírse Ruane from County Galway passed away on Tuesday after a long illness.