Ronan Keating opens up on the of death of his brother
In his new TV show, Boyzone singer and presenter Ronan Keating speaks through tears about the death of his brother in a car smash.
Ronan Keating has spoken through tears about the death of his brother.
Describing his “biggest regret” and the sacrifices he made as his career took off, the Boyzone member and presenter on The One Show, made the admissions as he fronted new BBC series Ronan Keating’s Wild Atlantic, in which he reflects on the loss of his older brother Ciaran Keating, who died in a car crash in July 2023 while travelling with his wife Annemarie to watch their son play football.
Annemarie sustained serious injuries in the incident.
In the programme, Ronan speaks with his nephew Ruairi Keating – Ciaran’s son – about grief, family and memory, as part of a journey along Ireland’s west coast.
Ronan said: “I never get to say it but... I was the baby.
“He was my older brother, my eldest brother, and he's my hero.
“I always looked up to him, you know. I joined the band, and I had to kind of grow up very quickly, and I missed stuff between us, and because of that, I lost a lot.”
He added: “I lost a lot and made a lot of sacrifices.”
Ronan added: “It is very hard.
“I am sorry, I am sorry, I don't want to get upset.”
