A Co Down woman who was fighting the “toughest opponent” of her life, has sadly passed away after battling cancer.
Siobhan McCann, from outside Castlewellan was living in London when she was diagnosed with colorectal cancer last Spring and moved home to be with family while fighting the disease.
Siobhan’s friends last night announced that the 26-year-old had passed away “peacefully in her sleep.”
Siobhan McCann's devastating cancer battle reached thousands before return to Co Down for treatment
They said: "Our good friend Siobhan has sadly passed away peacefully in her sleep this evening.
"Our prayers and thoughts are with her family and friends at this sad time."
Siobhan was a keen Gaelic footballer and physiotherapist for Fulham Irish before her life was “put on hold” following the diagnosis in April 2018.
Chris Hazzard, Sinn Fein MP for South Down , sent his condolences to the family.
He said: “Very sad to hear of the passing of Siobhan McCann this evening - deepest sympathy to the McCann family and everyone at St. John’s GAC who will be devastated at this heartbreaking news.”
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