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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
Entertainment
Marita Moloney

RTE star Baz Ashmawy 'devastated' after boy, 6, tragically dies weeks after DIY SOS appearance

RTE DIY SOS presenter Baz Ashmawy has extended his condolences to an Irish family who appeared on the show after they were hit by tragedy.

The Parsons family from Co Meath, including parents Jenny and Glen and two boys Ryan and Josh, starred in the home renovation show last month.

Josh, who was six years old when the programme aired, had Smith-Magenis Syndrome, a rare developmental disorder which meant he was not able to speak, walk or sit without help.

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