Barry McGuigan took part in I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! in 2024. The former professional boxer, 64, opened up about the tragic death of his daughter on the ITV programme. Actress Danika McGuigan died five weeks after being diagnosed with bowel cancer on July 23, 2019, aged 33. In a tearful admission Barry took to X on Sunday to thank fans for their messages days after he marked the anniversary of her death. Fans rushed to support him after he shared a heartfelt tweet.

Barry penned: "So many fabulous messages of condolences for our beloved daughter Nika. Our family are grateful for all you beautiful messages." Fans rushed to support the former boxer as one said: "Thought are with you and your family today my mate." Another tweeted: "I watched Barry on I’m a Celebrity and he broke my heart. What a lovely kind genuine man he is. Thoughts and lots of love to you and your family today Barry."

A third penned: "Sending thoughts and prayers for your beautiful daughter Nika. 5 years gone is a loss no parent should have to deal with."

A fourth said: "Mate we’re all crushed at your loss. No one ever gets over the loss of a child, only eventually comes to terms with it at best."

"Sorry for your loss sir, it must be so difficult," a fifth added.