Roy Keane’s daughter lifts the lid on her life-changing lupus diagnosis – and reveals how the Man United icon helps ‘put things into perspective’

Roy Keane‘s daughter has revealed how the Manchester United legend has helped her come to terms with being diagnosed with lupus.

Caragh Keane, 29, was diagnosed with the autoimmune disease that causes joint pain, skin rashes and tiredness four years ago when she was just 25.

She had just landed her first teaching job at the time, but was forced to turn it down after being left bed-ridden by the illness.

After a series of tests Caragh was diagnosed with lupus, and admitted it was difficult news to process as she considered how her life would change.

Speaking to the Irish Independent, Caragh acknowledged there was a ‘bit of a mourning period’ initially, but that her famous father quickly got her thinking more positively again.

‘My dad puts things into perspective and always adds that bit of humour to lighten the mood,’ she said.

Caragh admits she went through a ‘bit of a mourning period’ after her initial diagnosis

But her father’s humour has got her thinking positively again, and she has now set up her own brand, SUPERKEEN

Keane was known as an intense character who never took a backwards step on the football pitch as he led United through the most successful period in the club’s history under Sir Alex Ferguson.

But since hanging up his boots he has shown the other side to his personality through his punditry and appearing on the Stick to Football podcast.

Caragh has revealed he is exactly the same away from the camera, with his humour coming to the fore to cheer her up during her difficult moments.

She added: ‘Do you know what so many people say? He’s a bit of an enigma. But being my dad, he’s just one of the funniest people you will meet. He is so very witty.

‘He’s kind of a unique individual. I’m very grateful to have him, and he’s great to chat to. You’ll always get good advice from my dad.

‘With our Irish background, he’s always very “let go of things” or “you’re on a path” and “someone’s looking out for you”. When I’ve been at my lowest, that’s been really helpful.

Caragh is one of Keane’s five children, and she has refused to let her diagnosis hold her back.

Since learning of her medical condition, Caragh has paid closer attention to the food that she puts into her body. 

She has now set her up her own brand, SUPERKEEN, which sells a range of cereals that are anti-inflammatory and gut-friendly.

SUPERKEEN is marketed on the company’s website as being ‘the most inclusive food brand in the UK’.