Westlife's shane filan left devastated after beloved dad dies 10 months after losing mum

WESTLIFE ANNOUNCE COMEBACK WITH NEW ALBUM AND TOUR Westlife band member Shane Filan broke the terrible news to fans that his "hero" dad Peter, has died. The 41-year-old singer was

left devastated and described him as the "most important man in my life," in an emotional post on social media. Advertisement RELATED ARTICLES > I lost the most important man in

 my entire life, my dad Peter >  > Shane Filan He revealed his loss to his followers on Instagram, where he was inundated with sweet messages from fans sending their love at this

difficult time. The post read: "Yesterday Sunday the 4th of October my heart was broken. "I lost the most important man in my entire life, my dad Peter. "He was my best

friend, my guidance through life and an absolutely amazing father." READ MORE: FILAN EMBROILED IN LEGAL FIGHT OVER PROPERTY FIRM DEBTS Advertisement We use your sign-up to provide

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time. Read our Privacy Policy Thank you for subscribing. Shane added: "He was my hero." "He died peacefully in his sleep in the amazing care of the medical team of St

Vincent's Hospital, Hawthorne Ward and my brother Peter. "I can't thank the staff of St Vincent's Hospital enough, for the incredible care they all gave him over this

last year." Shane then turned his attention to his loyal fans, thanking them for their continued support. Shane Filan shared a loving photo of him and his dad Peter (Image: INSTAGRAM)

Shane Filan said that his parents were 'reunited' in an emotional tribute (Image: INSTAGRAM) "I'd also like to say thank you to all the Westlife fans and friends around

the world for all your lovely kind messages at this very sad time."