Westlife’s Shane Filan devastated as ‘hero’ dad dies 10 months after his beloved mum
The Flying Out Without Wings singer opened up about the double tragedy in an emotional post, saying his parents were now ‘reunited’
Westlife star Shane Filan has shared his heartbreak after losing his ‘hero’ dad just 10 months after his mum.
The grieving singer, 41, said the ‘most important man in his entire life’ was gone in an emotional post.
Shane said he took some comfort that his dad Peter would be ‘reunited’ with his wife of 51 years, Shane’s mum, Mae, who sadly passed away in December.
The Irish star also took time to thank staff at St Vincent’s Hospital, Dublin for taking care of his father Peter over the last year.
Taking to Instagram, Shane shared a snap of him and Peter dressed up in tuxedos.
“Yesterday Sunday the 4th of October my heart was broken. I lost the most important man in my entire life, my dad Peter.
“He was my best friend, my guidance through life and an absolutely amazing father. He was my hero,” wrote Shane.
“He died peacefully in his sleep in the amazing care of the medical team of St Vincent’s Hospital, Hawthorne Ward and my brother Peter.
“I can’t thank the staff of St Vincent’s Hospital enough, for the incredible care they all gave him over this last year.”
Shane then turned his attention to his loyal fans.
“I’d also like to say thank you to all the Westlife fans and friends around the world for all your lovely kind messages at this very sad time. His funeral will be private to family due to all the current restrictions and safety.
“For those who would like to do something in his memory you can make a small donation to cancertrials. ie for other families in the future.
“He was one of a kind and will now be reunited with the love of his life of 55 years, my mum Mae. Together forever. Thank you. Love always, Shane & Family.”
Shane revealed in December that his mother Mae had died, describing it as ‘the saddest day in his life.’
Mae had been a huge influence on Shane’s pop career and convinced manager Louis Walsh to give her son a chance.
Speaking to the Irish Independent, former X Factor judge Louis said: “She rang me and said how good her son and the group were, and for some reason I believed her.
“Every mother says their son is brilliant. I believed Mae Filan.
“And I met them and there was something about them. They were rough around the edges.”
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