Britain’s Got Talent star Allan Finnegan has died aged 59.
The comedian reached the semi-finals of the ITV show in 2020 after impressing judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams with his stand-up act.
On Sunday, his family announced he tragically passed away on Friday after fighting an eye and liver cancer diagnosis.
The comedian died surrounded by his wife and daughters, with his death confirmed in a statement shared on his official Instagram.
Alongside a beaming snap, his family penned: ‘It is with great sadness that our family share the devastating news that our amazing, caring, funny, Husband, Dad, Grandad, Son, Father-in-law, Church Minister, and Comedian, Allan, went home to be with his Lord and Saviour at 9:10pm on Friday 19th June 2026. He bravely fought so hard to battle cancer for almost 5 years .
‘We have the most precious memories as a family and will love and miss him so much.
Britain’s Got Talent star Allan Finnegan has died aged 59 after a five-year cancer battle (pictured on Britain’s Got Talent in 2020)
On Sunday, his family announced he tragically passed away on Friday after fighting with an eye and liver cancer diagnosis
The comedian died surrounded by his wife and daughters, with his death confirmed in a statement shared on his official Instagram
‘Joyce, Rachael and Beckie were with him in his final moments, playing some of his favourite music and as his favourite song, Pink Floyd’s ‘Wish You Were Here’ started playing, Allan opened his eyes and peacefully took his last breath.
‘It was an incredibly heartbreaking moment, but also a very precious and beautiful one for our family.
‘Joyce, Rachael, Beckie, Danny, Josh, Albie and Linda give thanks for Allan’s incredible life and faithful witness.
‘We would like to thank each and everyone of you for your support, love and amazing generosity during Allan’s battle.
‘We are eternally grateful to you all, as this gave Allan precious extra time to spend with his family and new grandson, Albie.’
Four years ago, Allan noticed a problem with his eyesight and was told he had tumours in both his eyes after seeing a doctor.
One tumour was deemed not to be serious, but the other was ocular melanoma, a rare form of cancer.
The comedian went on to have treatment, but tests revealed he has a gene which meant the cancer was likely to return and spread to the liver.
He told the Liverpool Echo at the time: ‘I got diagnosed with eye cancer two years ago in December, which I’d never heard of. I was treated just after Christmas that year.
‘It went well but the biopsy looked at my genes – if you’ve got a certain type of gene, there’s quite a high chance of cancer returning, and when it does, it usually is in the liver.
‘Then in December last year, something showed up. I had to go back. It confirmed it had spread. I went to a consultant just after Christmas. He confirmed it was untreatable.’
Allan said the news was very tough for him and wife Joyce, and daughters Beccy and Rachael.
‘Watching my wife and kids cry, seeing other people cry, that makes me more emotional,’ he said.
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