Just months after publicly announcing her bowel cancer diagnosis, Irish Olympic runner Ciara Mageean has sadly passed away.
In interviews prior to her death, the 34-year-old acknowledged that she likely didn’t have much time left. But even so, she was determined to live the rest of her life to the fullest.
The Sports World Honors Ciara Mageean
On November 1, the Ciara Mageean’s family confirmed the athlete had passed away on social media.
“At 6:30am this morning, Ciara lost her battle with cancer surrounded by her loved ones. A beloved daughter, sister, wife, friend and inspiration to so many, she will be deeply missed. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam,” the statement read, including the Irish blessing which means, “May her soul be at the right hand of God.”
Plenty of fans, loved ones, and fellow athletes flooded the comments to honor Mageean’s memory.
“Ciara, you will always be an inspiration on and off the track. Rest In Peace,” fellow Irish athlete Andrew Coscoran shared in the comments.
“Truly the most amazing person!! ❤️ You will forever be an inspiration to so many people. We are going to miss you so much 💔 Rest in peace Ciara ❤️❤️” another Irish Olympian, Phil Healy, added.
“For over a decade, Ciara Mageean inspired the New Balance family with her determination, kindness and infectious spirit, and while we’ll remember her many achievements, we’ll miss the smiles, the energy and ‘the craic’ she brought to every room and every starting line even more. Thank you, Ciara. You will never be forgotten,” New Balance Running shared.
The Runner Threw a Wedding Before Her Passing
A week before Ciara Mageean passed away, she married her partner, Thomas Moran.
“I hope you didn’t think we were skipping the party 🎉An incredible day yesterday in beautiful @darver_castle, surrounded by the most amazing people,” Mageean captioned the Instagram post, attaching several lovely photos of their special day.
Though the couple knew they wouldn’t have long together, they had the most wonderful celebration. The reception featured live music, drinking, dancing, and all the makings of a spectacular wedding.
“I’m so glad she got the happiest day of her life ❤️” one fan wrote in the comments. Several others echoed similar sentiments.
This summer, Mageean bravely opened up about her cancer diagnosis to RTE.
“I’ll never forget that day on the 20th of May,” the gold medalist admitted. “Going in to have what I thought was a routine little scope and I wouldn’t find out results for a bit after. But instead on that very day, I found out that I had cancer.”
Our hearts go out to Ciara Mageean’s family and loved ones as they navigate her loss.
Irish Olympic Runner Ciara Mageean, 34, Passes Away After Cancer Fight – Tributes Pour In