Fittest Family contestant's father on sudden death of 15-year-old (opens original article in a new tab)

A 15-year-old Ireland's Fittest Family contestant died from Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome, prompting his family to advocate for greater cardiac screening and CPR training.

• Cillian Flaherty, 15, died suddenly from Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome (SADS) in October 2024
• Family learned of his death after he was found unresponsive in bed by his father
• Flaherty family advocates for increased cardiac screening and CPR training following his death