The family of Saoirse Ruane marked a heartbreaking milestone this week

The Late Late Toy Show star sadly passed away from cancer in March 2024.

Her mother has been honouring her late daughter by sharing updates on Instagram. Roseanna recently shared one heartbreaking milestone the family marked this December.

The family visited Santa for the first time without Saoirse, which was a harrowing experience for all of them.

Roseanna wrote, "Our first as a family of 4 without our precious Saoírse, another first & one of the more heartbreaking ones which felt like a slow painful stab in the chest.

"It was unbelievably emotional with tears on the way over in the car watching Farrah Rose eagerly look out the back window in excitement to get to our location. Missing her companion & best friend to be excited with in the back seat."

The family visited the same Santa who visited their home two years ago which made the experience that little bit more special.

It was a hugely emotional experience for Saoirse's loved ones and one that has made their followers reflect on what is actually important during the holidays.

"Our emotions were evident from the moment we got there as were poor Santa’s. There was lots of hugs, some serious style chat & a gentle reminder from Farrah Rose to Santa to bring something special for Saoírse.

"Poor Santa wasn’t prepared for such emotion and lots of hugs were needed. Thank you Santa for being the most amazing Santa ever! A constant in a time of such uncertainty."

We're keeping Saoirse's family in our thoughts during this harrowing time.

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