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The Independent UK
Luke Brown

Conor McGregor pays tribute to late aunt as he expresses anger at 'stupid' coronavirus

Conor McGregor has vented his fury at coronavirus in an emotional Instagram post paying tribute to his late aunt.

The UFC fighter has revealed that he received the news his aunt, Anne Moore, had passed away moments before he was due to go on live television in America.

He immediately cancelled the scheduled television appearance and instead travelled to Bull Island, Dublin Bay with his family.

On Instagram, he wrote: “I brought my family with me to the studio.

“Sitting in the chair about to beam live to all the U.S morning talk shows, I get a phone call telling me that my lovely little auntie Anne had passed away.

“I couldn’t go live anymore. My poor little friendly loving auntie. My mother’s sister. This stupid f****** virus. What the f*** is happening.

“I took my family to Bull Island. Looked out at the sea. Took a deep breath. Thank f***! Lord thank you.

“Stay tight people! We are all we got. Rest in Peace Anne Moore I love you.”

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