Westlife dedicated a song to a fan and "much loved mum-of-two" who died in a horror crash. Danielle O'Keane died following a rickshaw accident after one of the band's Dublin shows.
Irish Mirror reports Danielle, aged 37, sustained a "life ending brain injury" after a horrific crash on North Wall Quay, Dublin at around 11pm on Saturday night, September 26.
The young mum, from Saval in Newry, Co Down, was rushed to Mater Misericordiae University Hospital for treatment of serious injuries and had been in ICU on a ventilator.
Details of the crash
On the night of the tragic crash, Danielle was heading to Dublin city centre with some friends after having seen Westlife in the 3Arena when the rickshaw she was travelling in hit a curb.
After bravely fighting for her life in hospital for a number of days, beloved Danielle sadly passed away from her injuries on Thursday, October 1.
Her heartbroken husband, Dave O'Keane posted a single broken heart on social media on Friday.
Funeral notice
He also shared the funeral notice by Charles Digney and Sons Funeral Directors, which said that Danielle O'Keane, née Mullan, was the "much loved wife of Dave and dear mother of Caolán and Cillian."
"Beloved daughter of Michael and Pauline, and dear sister of Barry and her twin Sean. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul.
"Deeply regretted by her sorrowing husband, children, parents, brothers, sisters in law, brothers in law, mother in law Dolores, nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles, cousins, family circle & friends."
Emotional tribute at Newcastle concert
During Westlife's Newcastle performance at the Utilita Arena on Saturday night, October 3, the chart-topping band dedicated 'You Raise Me Up' in Danielle's memory, creating an emotional moment for fans in attendance.
Singer Shane Filan said: "This song is sung tonight to everybody who has lost somebody they love and for Danielle.
"We are going to celebrate them all up here, right now," as drones with red lights shone above the stage.
The tribute, which was shared on social media by Danielle's husband, has been met with an outpouring of sympathy from fellow fans, who have shared their condolences with Danielle's loved ones during their difficult time.
One tribute read: "My deepest condolences go to Danielle's husband, children, family and friends. My thoughts are with you during this incredibly difficult time. Rest in peace Danielle.'
The emotional performance was captured on video by a fan and shared online, where Westlife supporters have been paying their respects to Danielle.
Family's words
Speaking on Newstalk on Thursday while Danielle was still in hospital, her sister-in-law Aisling O'Kane described Danielle as "loving" and "selfless".
She said that Danielle had been at the Westlife gig with three friends, and "they had a great time".
"Afterwards trying to get out of the 3Arena, it's a little bit chaotic.
"The rickshaws can be quite excited to get you on board.
"So the four girls decided to get on board one and they were travelling into the city centre to meet up with Danielle's husband and the other three girls' partners and husbands."
"One of the last messages I had from Danielle was a picture of her suitcases packed for the holiday we were due to go on next week.
"She was the most organised, loving, selfless person. Her life was about her kids and her husband."
Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
