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Conor McGregor paid an emotional tribute to his aunt after blasting the 'stupid' coronavirus in an lengthy Instagram post.

The Notorious, 31, revealed that he was due to broadcast live to American television about his whiskey brand when he got the news that his aunt Anne had passed away.

McGregor wrote alongside a number of pictures with his daughter Croia and other family snaps: "These photos are from the other day at a studio in Dublin’s City centre.

"I was to announce to the world my @properwhiskey donation to @Tunnel2Towers . A great day! A proud day, I brought my family with me to the studio. Sitting in the chair about to beam live to all the U.S morning talk shows,

"I get a phone call telling me that my lovely little auntie Anne had passed away. I couldn’t go live anymore. My poor little friendly loving auntie. My mother’s sister.

"This stupid f****** virus. What the f*** is happening. I took my family to bull island. Looked out at the sea. Took a deep breath. Thank f***! Lord thank you.

"Stay tight people! We are all we got. Rest in Peace Anne Moore I love you."

Conor's sister Erin also paid tribute to her aunt on social media with a number of family snaps.

She wrote: "Looking through all the photos thinking I’m so glad you took so many photos of us all together . You to me are one of the strongest women I know .

"Nothing phased you and no matter what you just got on with it . I used to say 'Aunty Ann you Moore ladies didn’t pass that gene on to me I’m a cry baby' and you’d laugh.

"You taught me what loyalty and love and strength between a family is all about. No matter what ever happens my mam's family would always have your back .

"You where the life and soul of the party and we loved you dearly. Thinking of your kids Bernie Paula & Darren & your grandkids my mam and her sisters and brothers .

"The last two photos are of my memories of all the fun I had as a child in your house. RIP Aunty Ann I love you #familyfirst#family ."