Healy-Rae formed special bond with glamour model

KERRY mayor Michael Healy-Rae formed a special bond with Katy French during their time together on the Celebrities Go Wild TV series.

Last night he was “deeply saddened” on hearing of her death. “I’m shocked and gutted. She’s a great loss and will be remembered fondly, always,” he said.

Mr Healy-Rae had met with the model’s family, earlier yesterday, after a late night drive from Kerry to the hospital, in Meath, where she was battling for her life.