Man Utd icon Roy Keane mourns death of 'only boss' as family confirms passing surrounded
Manchester United legend and former Celtic star Roy Keane has confirmed the tragic news that his mother, Marie Keane, passed away. The Dublin-born woman was widely described within her community as "the only person he ever listened to" before she died surrounded by a loving family at Marymount Hospital in Ireland on Friday morning. While specific details regarding time of death remain private for now, sources indicate the funeral arrangements are being coordinated with close relatives present during her final moments.
Key Points
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1Roy Keane's mother Marie has passed away peacefully while surrounded by loved ones.
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2Marie died after spending time in the care of staff at St. Anne's Ward, Marymount University Hospital and Hospice near Cork.
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3Keane is known to have been close with his parents throughout their lives.
Developments
Marie Keane, nee Lynch, died on Monday in Cork after an illness and is survived by her five children including Roy Keane. She had been married for 57 years to Maurice "Mossie" Keane before his death last August; she was predeceased only recently by Pat (her brother), Estella (niece) Thomas, Mossie's nephew).