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Big Tom McBride was 'probably heartbroken' after wife Rose died and death maybe a 'gift from God' according to pal Daniel O'Donnell
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Who was Big Tom McBride, was he married, who has paid tribute to the country star and what big hits did he sing?
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Country star Big Tom McBride was 'lost, dazed and broken-hearted' after death of wife Rose in January, funeral hears
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Country star Big Tom McBride was 'lost, dazed and broken-hearted' after death of wife Rose in January, funeral hears
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