Heartbroken Westlife star Shane Filan has thanked fans for their support after the passing of his mum Mae yesterday.
Taking to social media this morning, the 'World Of Our Own' hitmaker said Sunday was the "saddest day" of his life, and showed his appreciation for all the well wishes he received.
He wrote: "Yesterday, Sunday 15th of December, was the saddest day of my life. My mother Mae who was an incredible, beautiful woman, wife, mother, grandmother and friend passed away peacefully surrounded by all her family.
"I'd like to say thank you to everyone for all your well wishes at this time.
"To all the fans for all your support and lovely messages, thank you.
"Her funeral is a very private time for me and my family to grieve and I know you all understand and will respect that."
He added that if anyone would like to do something in his mum's memory, they can make a small donation to the North West Hospice in Co Sligo "who looked after her so beautifully".
Mae Filan died peacefully at Sligo North West Hospice and is survived by her husband Peter and her six children.
She was mum to Finbarr, Peter, Yvonne, Liam, Denise, Mairéad and Shane.
Mae will be laid to rest tomorrow, with a burial at Sligo Cemetery tomorrow.
