'What a wonderful tribute to Vicky Phelan on a third added. 'We should never again see women having to fight for #accountability watching the images of Emma, Lynsey - warrior women & remembering the many more who died because of #cervicalcheckscandal is heartbreaking.' 'Well done Ryan Tubridy on a beautiful tribute to an amazing lady and warrior. Viewers took to Twitter to praise the show's tributes and share their thoughts. Public will get opportunity to pay respects to Vicky Phelan as funeral remains private.Vicky Phelan has been laid to rest as private funeral takes place.So, tonight we’ve lost an ally and an advocate – the likes of which we are unlikely to ever see again.” Read More Related Articles “She was honest, she was a straight-talker and when she talked, the country listened. She fought the system while she herself was suffering. “Through her refusal to be silenced she saved lives, and few people in recent Irish history have made such a profound difference on women’s healthcare and how patients are treated. We’re gonna honour Vicky in our small way tonight, we’re gonna acknowledge the impact she had on this country and women and on families and on the system.” We’re thinking of Darragh and Amelia and Jim, and Vicky’s parents Gabby and John. “Our thoughts tonight are with the family and friends of Vicky Phelan. “We knew this would end badly, we knew that this story would end sadly but, to be honest with you, it was still such a shock to all of us when the news came through that Vicky had died.” I mentioned this during the week but I’m going to say it again because some people are simply too alive to die, and Vicky Phelan was one such person.” Ryan said: “Before we begin tonight’s show, let me and let us remember Vicky Phelan. One of Vicky's favourite bands, The Stunning, also played a song in her honour. Read more: Remembering Vicky Phelan: Living with cancer, not fearing death and incredible legacy The prominent CervicalCheck campaigner sadly passed away this week aged 48, seven years after being diagnosed with cervical cancer.Īt the beginning of tonight's show, Tubridy made an emotional speech about Vicky's bravery, and the audience gave her a standing ovation as they remembered everything she did for the women of Ireland.

Late Late Show viewers have reacted after Ryan Tubridy led a tribute to Vicky Phelan on tonight's Late Late Show.

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