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Róisín Butler

'Our hearts are smashed into millions of pieces' - parents pay tribute to 'heroic' son Archie Naughton

Teenager Archie Naughton has passed away aged 16 after a brave battle with muscular dystrophy, his heartbroken parents have confirmed.

Archie died in the Mater Hospital yesterday surrounded by his loving family, who had called on the public to pray for him. His family have paid tribute to an “adored and irreplaceable son” who will be sadly missed by his parents Padraic and Paula.

They also shared the tragic news on their Facebook page, ‘Join Our Boys,’ which provided the public with updates on Archie’s health journey.

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