The One Show's Ronan Keating emotional as he issues heartbreaking tribute to late mum

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Ronan Keating broke down in tears as he shared a touching tribute to his late mother Marie Keating marking 24 years since she passed away.The One Show host was seen getting visibly emotional as he posted an update to his followers on Instagram to mark the anniversary of her death.Marie tragically passed away from metastatic breast cancer on February 2 1998 at just 51 years old after it was not detected early enough for her life to be saved.Ronan, 44, was just 20 years old when his mother died and at the peak of his fame with Boyzone, in the years that followed he worked alongside his siblings Ciarán, Gerard and Gary and Linda and his father Gerry to create The Marie Keating Foundation.The charity, still run by Linda, has done pioneering work to enable early diagnosis, treatment, and help to provide a vital support system for breast cancer sufferers throughout every stage of their journey with the disease.Admitting his heartbreak at not being able to share his life with his mother, Ronan opened up to his fans about his regrets that Marie never met her grandchildren.He said: "I often look at social media and wonder, 'why are people posting such private things?'"And I think, after the day I've had today I think it's because it's nice to share and because it makes you feel like other people are understanding what you're going through."It made me think about what I'm going through today.

I lost my mum 24 years ago today. My family and I went through the most horrible, horrible situation, losing our mum."He continued: "Marie Keating.

She died 24 years ago. She was 51 years of age. She died of cancer. She was our best friend. She was a legend, she was as cool as they come.