Anthony's death 'brought our family to its knees', says Axel Foley's widow Olive, one year on

“At the very worst time in life, we saw the very best of others."

Mon, 16 Oct, 2017 - 23:11

by Gordon Deegan

Olive Foley said tonight that losing her husband, Anthony and the father of their two sons, Tony and Dan one year ago today “brought us as a family to our knees”.

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