Illness
In 1999 Bobby had been diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis and by 2000 he was unable to perform on his feet. The trio had to do all their concerts sitting down. By March 2002, he was unable to perform and had to bow out of that tour. On September 6, 2002, Bobby Clancy died at the age of 75. He left behind a twin sister, his wife, four children, and several grandchildren. At the time of his death he was back home in Ireland, long since living at the home of his parents on William Street in Carrick-on-Suir, the home where he was born.
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