Loss of 'shining star' André a 'tragic death no one can cope with', says heartbroken father

Funeral of André Ladeiro, 8, who died after being struck by a car last week near Carrigaline, hears he would 'light up a room'

Carrigaline sporting clubs and members of the community line the streets as the remains of André Castro Ladeiro are brought to the Church of Our Lady and St John. Picture: Eddie O'Hare

An eight-year-old cyclist who died after being struck by a car last week was today remembered as a “shining star” who “would light up a room”.

André Ladeiro’s heartbroken father César fought through tears to pay tribute to his “baby giant”, who died on Wednesday, four days after the incident.