Roy Keane is deeply saddened as his mother has passed away at the age of 79. He described her as the only boss he ever obeyed.
Roy Keane, former midfielder and captain of Manchester United—the "Red Devils"—and the Republic of Ireland national team, faced one of the saddest moments of his life when his mother, Marie Keane, passed away at age 79.
Marie Keane passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. Roy Keane, aged 54, had posted a selfie with his mother on Instagram in January 2022, captioning it “the only boss I ever obeyed,” reflecting their strong bond.
Shortly after the news was released, many people offered condolences, recalling Marie Keane as a warm mother who always supported and encouraged her son’s football career and work.
Previously, in 2019, Roy Keane lost his father, Maurice "Mossy" Keane, following a stroke.
Roy Keane played 480 matches for Manchester United between 1993 and 2005 and earned 67 caps for the Republic of Ireland national team.