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His wife of more than 40 years, Deirdre Drew (née McCartan, daughter of Patrick McCartan), died on 7 June 2007 at St Vincent's Hospital, just one day before he was scheduled to return to performing live at the Legends of Irish Folk concert, which also featured Johnny McEvoy, Ralph McTell and Finbar Furey.
Ronnie drew brother
THE wife of Dubliners' singer Ronnie Drew has died in Dublin.
What did ronnie drew die of
IN his final interview, battling Ronnie Drew revealed the fear he felt fighting cancer -- and how his bravery was inspired by his late wife, Deirdre.
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"They need him up there it's a little too quiet and pious." Drew's wife, Deirdre, died last year.