The Today Show host has a newfound sense of appreciation of life and making every day count after the heartbreaking loss of her sister following a terminal cancer diagnosis
Maura Derrane has a new appreciation for life and is more aware of her own mortality following the sad death of her sister Rita.
Rita's illness was a contributing factor in Maura's decision to lessen her workload on The Today Show, which she co-hosts with Daithi O'Se. The Galway native decided to stop working on Mondays and Tuesdays in order to spend more quality time with her family. Read more: Maura Derrane on how she overcame her panic attacks to become a broadcaster
"When I made the decision, my sister was really ill at the time, so it was important to me to have time with her. I'm glad that I had that time with her, it was incredibly important to me." "Rita had a very hard time. She had three years of a terminal illness; she went through a lot of hardship and pain. She had such a zest for life. She was addicted to fashion, more than me," she told the RTE Guide.
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