‘We are devastated’: Actress Nika McGuigan passes away aged 30

Can’t Cope, Won’t Cope actress Danika McGuigan has tragically passed away at the age of 30. The daughter of boxing champion Barry McGuigan died after a short illness.

It is understood that the actress had a “brief but brave battle against cancer.”

Her family issued a statement through The Agency:

"It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of our beautiful daughter and sister, Danika "Nika" McGuigan.

"After a brief but brave battle against cancer, Nika passed away peacefully in the early hours of Tuesday 23rd July, surrounded by her loving family.

"As a family we are devastated and ask for complete privacy during this difficult period to allow us to grieve for our Nika."

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