The Tragic Passing of Christy Dignam: Conor McGregor Pays Tribute to Fellow Dubliner

Key Highlights :

1. Conor McGregor has paid tribute to Christy Dignam after the Aslan frontman passed away following a lengthy illness.

2. Christy was the lead singer of the chart-topping band until being put under palliative care last January, before spending the last few months at home under the care of his family.

3. His band's biggest hit was the 1993 single Crazy World, although they topped the charts multiple more times in their native country.

4. Dignam's daughter Kiera wrote on social media of her father's passing: "Dad peacefully left us where he wanted to, at home today 4pm Tuesday, June 13th 2023, after a courageously long-fought battle, surrounded by his family."

5. His band made a statement of their own shortly after, writing: "We are beyond devastated to have lost not just our band member, but our friend, Christy, that we have had so many many years of sharing our lives with. The band and Christy's family, ask for you to respect their privacy at this time."

     The music world was rocked on Tuesday, June 13th 2023, when news broke that Aslan frontman, Christy Dignam, had passed away after a lengthy illness. The chart-topping band's lead singer had been under palliative care since last January before being able to spend the last few months of his life at home under the care of his family.

     The news of Dignam's death was met with an outpouring of grief from fans and celebrities alike, with UFC star, Conor McGregor, among those paying tribute to the Dubliner. Taking to social media, McGregor wrote, "RIP Christy Dignam," in a post that was viewed almost half-a-million times within three hours. He was joined by hundreds more commenters, with President Michael D Higgins also making a statement about the musician's passing.

     Dignam's daughter, Kiera, shared a heartbreaking message on social media, saying: "On behalf of my family, it is with a broken heart that we convey the news of my father’s passing, Christy Dignam. Dad peacefully left us where he wanted to, at home today 4pm Tuesday, June 13th 2023, after a courageously long-fought battle, surrounded by his family. We ask that you honour our family's need for privacy during this immensely painful period. Let us all hold him in our hearts and cherish the remarkable life of a talented singer, great story teller and amazing person. We thank you so much for your love and support shown to us. Kathryn, Kiera, Darren, Cian, Ava, Jake and our extended family."

     Aslan also released a statement, saying: "We are beyond devastated to have lost not just our band member, but our friend, Christy, that we have had so many many years of sharing our lives with. The band and Christy's family, ask for you to respect their privacy at this time."

     The band's biggest hit was the 1993 single Crazy World, although they topped the charts multiple more times in their native country. Dignam's death is a huge loss to the music industry, and his memory will be cherished by many. McGregor's tribute is a fitting one for a fellow Dubliner, and a reminder of the impact Dignam had on the music world.

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