Actress Nika McGuigan dies following 'brief but brave' battle with cancer

McGuigan is best known for her starring role in RTÉ series, Can't Cope, Won't Cope.

Wed, 24 Jul, 2019 - 12:52

Michelle McGlynn

Actress Danika 'Nika' McGuigan has died at the age of 33.

McGuigan's family confirmed the news this morning saying that she passed away peacefully in the early hours yesterday following a "brief but brave" battle with cancer.

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