Irish Eurovision star Roy Taylor dies after health battle as family pay tribute

Former Irish Eurovision Song Contest contender Roy Taylor has died after battling Motor Neurone Disease.

The former Jump the Gun frontman’s family confirmed the sad news with a post on Watch Your Back MND, a phrase the singer had come up with while campaigning to raise money for research into the disease.

The post said: “It is with deep sadness we wish to announce the passing of our dad and hero Roy Taylor.

“Through his infectious positivity over the last number of years, he achieved so much in the fight against MND.

“His work has helped the world get closer to be free of MND. And for that, we are bursting with pride.

“An amazing dad and amazing person and an amazing musician.

“To everyone who supported us, you all know who you are. We love you all and he loved you all.”

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