Barry McGuigan, the renowned I'm a Celebrity star, recently had a heart-wrenching moment on the show. He opened up about the tragic loss of his daughter Danika, who passed away from bowel cancer five years ago at the young age of 33. This event has left a deep mark on him.

"I'm a Celebrity Star's Heartbreaking Tale of Loss"

The Battle with Leukaemia

Barry shared that Danika had previously fought leukaemia as a child and had managed to recover. He recalled that while making the movie "The Boxer" with Daniel Day-Lewis, three weeks before the end, he had to leave as she was diagnosed with leukaemia. "They thought she wasn't going to get better, but she did. She fought back and won. She had two years of chemo, and she came back," he said with a mix of pride and relief.This battle with leukaemia was a turning point in their lives, showing Danika's strength and resilience. It was a time of great uncertainty and worry for Barry and his family.

The Devastating Diagnosis of Bowel Cancer

Barry added that Danika was later diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer. The news was a shock, and she suffered a lot of pain. "She suffered so much pain and said, 'Mum, I can't hold on,'" he tearfully recounted. Just five weeks after the diagnosis, she passed away.This was a difficult time for Barry as he watched his daughter endure so much pain. The loss was a blow that he is still struggling to come to terms with.

The Support in the Camp

During last night's (November 18) episode of the ITV series, Barry broke down in tears as he was comforted by the other campmates. Tulisa Contostavlos told him, "You're a man going through pain and you're vulnerable about it - that takes strength. There's no rules to grieving... and it's a reflection of your love, the extent that you're holding on to a memory. It doesn't mean that you're weak. It means this is how much I love my daughter, and I'm grieving."The support of his fellow campmates has been a source of comfort for Barry during this difficult time. It shows that even in the midst of hardship, there is kindness and understanding.Barry's story on "I'm a Celebrity" has touched the hearts of many. It is a reminder of the pain and strength that comes with losing a loved one. Through his journey, he has shown that grief is a part of life and that it takes courage to face it.