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Big Tom McBride dead: Irish country music star dies aged 81 | Celebrity News | Showbiz & TV | Express.co.uk
![Who was Big Tom McBride, was he married, who has paid tribute to the country star and what big hits did he sing? Who was Big Tom McBride, was he married, who has paid tribute to the country star and what big hits did he sing?](https://www.thesun.ie/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/04/nintchdbpict000399506215.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
Who was Big Tom McBride, was he married, who has paid tribute to the country star and what big hits did he sing?
![Son of late country music legend Big Tom McBride opens up about losing partner and parents in one year Son of late country music legend Big Tom McBride opens up about losing partner and parents in one year](https://www.thesun.ie/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2019/04/NINTCHDBPICT000447058345.jpg)
Son of late country music legend Big Tom McBride opens up about losing partner and parents in one year
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Big Tom McBride dead: Irish country music star dies aged 81 | Celebrity News | Showbiz & TV | Express.co.uk
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'We referred to him as the king' - tributes pour in as country music singer Big Tom dies aged 81 - Independent.ie
Family still astonished at turnout for King of Country's send-off on third anniversary of his passing - SundayWorld.com
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Big Tom McBride was 'probably heartbroken' after wife Rose died and death maybe a 'gift from God' according to pal Daniel O'Donnell
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