Devastated family reveal how orphaned children are coping after BOTH of their parents died from cancer in just a week Two girls face life without mum and dad Give A Little fundraiser created to help them READ MORE: Tragedy as parents of two young girls die within days of each other after both were diagnosed with cancer By Steve Williams And Eliza Mcphee For Daily Mail Australia Published: 10:54 EDT, 17 June 2024 | Updated: 12:04 EDT, 17 June 2024 e-mail 296 shares View comments The family of two young girls left orphaned after both of their parents died of cancer within days of one another has revealed how the children are coping following the double tragedy. Oriana and Emily Joyce, aged eight and four, were orphaned after their parents tragically died just a few days apart, following separate heartbreaking battles with the disease. Nigel Joyce passed away on May 31, while his wife Marjan died on June 6.
The family lived in Christchurch, New Zealand . A Give A Little fundraiser was set up to help support Oriana and Emily as they face life growing up without their beloved parents. More than $287,000 has been raised so far with donations still pouring in on Monday night.
Nigel Joyce (pictured) passed away on May 31, while his wife Marjan (pictured) died on June 6. They leave behind their two daughters Oriana and Emily (pictured) Read More Tragedy as Aussie mum dies suddenly from common illness at 47 - leaving behind 13 children Family member John Joyce thanked loved ones and co.
