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tweeted his disappointment at the news — "Very sad today. Lost a very close pal on
Saturday and just found out before I went on ice. So damn tough, another friend gone. RIP pal." — he was unable to attend the funeral as he was in London rehearsing for a television show. Boyzone had known McCrudden
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