Heartbroken 21-year-old model Mairead O'Neill dies at home suddenly, just months after losing mum to cancer

Cathy Martin, the boss of the model agency that Mairead was signed to and who had worked with her for six years, said that she had huge potential as a model
UPDATED OCT 17, 2018

One of the most promising models from Northern Ireland was suddenly found dead at her home on October 15. 21-year-old Mairead O'Neill graduated from college only this August. The paramedics were not able to save the bright young star. Mairead, who is from the Market area of Belfast, was pronounced dead on October 15 night.

Her sudden death has now sent shockwaves through the industry and among her friend circle who were all supporting the young model after the recent death of her mother, Karen Pelan, to cancer only 10 months ago. Cathy Martin, the boss of the model agency that Mairead was signed to and who had worked with her for six years, said that she had huge potential as a model. 


 

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