Shane: I miss my parents every day

Westlife star's special tribute with new cancer charity role

- REBECCA BLACK

WESTLIFE star Shane Filan has told how he misses his parents every day, as he takes on a new role with the Irish Cancer Society.

The 43-year-old singer lost his mum Mae and dad Peter to cancer just nine months apart in 2019-20.

He said becoming the charity's official ambassador for its Relay For Life is his way of keeping their memory alive.

The relay sees communities come together for a 24-hour event to celebrate cancer survivors and remember those lost to the disease.

It also aims to raise awareness of the services provided by the Irish Cancer Society locally and nationally.

Sligo-born Shane said he was "proud" of his new role.