On Friday, the Irishman paid tribute to his relative and expressed his concerns about the continued spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, across the world in an Instagram post.
The 31-year-old opened up on his heartbreak at hearing the news and said: “My poor little friendly loving auntie. This stupid f****** virus. What the f*** is happening.”
McGregor then posted another message to explain his close relative did not die as a result of contracting the respiratory illness.
Alongside an image of his aunt holding him as a child, McGregor said: “I want to clear up that it has been confirmed she was not a victim of coronavirus.
“I am grateful for the kind wishes and sympathy for my auntie’s passing.
A post shared by Conor McGregor Official (@thenotoriousmma) on Mar 14, 2020 at 12:07pm PDT
“As we prepare for her funeral, I know that many of us will confront the virus in the weeks ahead.
“As I gather with my family, I ask you all to make an extra effort to be there for friends and family during the stressful days ahead.”
