Toy Show Appeal star Saoirse Ruane dies of cancer aged 12

Saoirse Ruane, who appeared on the Late Late Toy Show with Ryan Tubridy and inspired its annual charity appeal, has died aged 12 (Andres Poveda/PA)

The Co Galway girl who appeared on the Late Late Toy Show and inspired its annual charity appeal has died aged 12.

Saoirse Ruane, from Kiltullagh, died at her home on Tuesday after being diagnosed with cancer in 2019.