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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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Who was Big Tom McBride, was he married, who has paid tribute to the country star and what big hits did he sing?
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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'We referred to him as the king' - tributes pour in as country music singer Big Tom dies aged 81 - Independent.ie
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Big Tom McBride 'died of broken heart' just three months after beloved wife passed away - Irish Mirror Online
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