Danika McGuigan

Danika 'Nika' McGuigan (4 January 1986 – 23 July 2019) was an Irish actress.[1] She was known for her starring role as art student Danielle Mullane in Can't Cope, Won't Cope (2016–2018).[2]

Nika McGuigan
Born(1986-01-04)4 January 1986
Died (aged 33)
Dublin, Ireland
CitizenshipRepublic of Ireland
OccupationActress
Parents

Biography

McGuigan was born in 1986[3] to Barry McGuigan, a former world champion boxer and his wife Sandra McGuigan.[2]

She appeared in several films and TV shows, including The Secret Scripture (2016) alongside Rooney Mara and Jack Reynor.[4] Her last film was Cathy Brady's Wildfire.[2]

McGuigan was first diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia at age 11 in 1997, but recovered from the illness after two years of treatment.[5] However, she died on 23 July 2019, from a cancer-related illness.[6]

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes
2000 Malicious Intent Barmaid Debut
2010 Glory Laura Short film
2012 Remains Eva Short film
2013 Stay Deirdre
2013 The Food Guide to Love Maureen
2013 Philomena Bridie
2015 Traders Orla
2016 Mammal Ann Marie
2016 The Secret Scripture Chrissie
2020 Wildfire Kelly Posthumous release
Final role

Television
Year Title Role Notes
2007 The Tudors Chambermaid Episode: 'Wolsey, Wolsey, Wolsey!'
2009 Hollyoaks: The Morning After the Night Before Ruby
2009 Mid Life Christmas Cranchesterford teenager Television film
2010 Dani's House Belle Charlotte Episode: 'Buddy Movie'
2014 Undeniable Miss Maclean Miniseries
2014 Play Next Door Dyla Episode: 'If Those Lips'
2016–2018 Can't Cope, Won't Cope Danielle Mullane Main cast
12 episodes[2]

References
  1. "Actress Danika McGuigan dies aged 33". 24 July 2019 – via www.bbc.com.
  2. "Can't Cope, Won't Cope actor Danika McGuigan dies aged 33". The Irish Times.
  3. "How old was Danika McGuigan, what was her cause of death and what was she in?". 24 July 2019.
  4. "Actress Nika McGuigan dies aged 33". 24 July 2019 – via rte.ie. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  5. Needham, Lucy (24 July 2019). "Barry McGuigan's daughter Danika's cause of death confirmed by her family". mirror.co.uk.
  6. "Barry McGuigan's daughter Danika dies at 33 after battle with cancer". Evening Standard. 24 July 2019.


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