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Big Tom McBride was 'probably heartbroken' after wife Rose died and death maybe a 'gift from God' according to pal Daniel O'Donnell
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Country star Big Tom McBride was 'lost, dazed and broken-hearted' after death of wife Rose in January, funeral hears
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Family of country legend Big Tom McBride suffers third big tragedy following death of son's partner - Irish Mirror Online
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'We referred to him as the king' - tributes pour in as country music singer Big Tom dies aged 81 - Independent.ie
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