Emma loses cancer battle
Tributes paid to author Hannigan, 45
TRIBUTES have been paid to author Emma Hannigan following her death yesterday afternoon after a brave 11-year battle with cancer.
The 45-year-old mother of two revealed last month the disease had become terminal.
Breast Cancer Ireland said on Twitter: “BCI wish to extend our deepest sympathies to the family of our dear friend Emma Hannigan who lost her battle with cancer earlier today. RIP.”
Broadcaster Maia Dunphy paid tribute to the courageous mum, writing: “The news we never wanted to hear. Even in her last days, @Msemmahannigan was still blazing a trail. Her book reached number one and she raised over 100k for Breast Cancer Ireland.
“Just extraordinary. Love and thoughts with Cian, Sacha and Kim. We miss her light already”. In a blog post earlier this year, the bestselling author, who was the mother of two teenagers, revealed after battling cancer for more than 10 years she had been given a terminal diagnosis. She said: “The conversation I never wanted to have has been said. “My medical team have thrown everything but the kitchen sink at this fight but all avenues have now been exhausted. “To say that I’m heartbroken doesn’t begin to cover it.” On February 20, Emma’s novel Letters To My Daughters topped the list of bestsellers with Dubray Books announcing they would be reprinting it to meet demand. The booksellers are donating profits to the Irish Cancer Society. news@irishmirror.ie