Can’t Cope, Won’t Cope actress Danika McGuigan has tragically passed away at the age of 30. The daughter of boxing champion Barry McGuigan died after a short illness.

It is understood that the actress had a “brief but brave battle against cancer.”

Her family issued a statement through The Agency:

"It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of our beautiful daughter and sister, Danika "Nika" McGuigan.

"After a brief but brave battle against cancer, Nika passed away peacefully in the early hours of Tuesday 23rd July, surrounded by her loving family.

"As a family we are devastated and ask for complete privacy during this difficult period to allow us to grieve for our Nika."

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