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Who is Ronan Tynan? A look at the Irish Tenor's life
After overcoming great odds in Ireland, Ronan Tynan has made a name for himself as an Irish Tenor in the US.
This week, Irish Tenor Ronan Tynan sang at the funeral of former US President George H.W. Bush only days after singing at his bedside.
But who is Ronan Tynan?
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Tynan was born in Dublin and raised in nearby Johnstown, Co Kilkenny. He was born a twin, but his twin brother Edmond tragically died from pneumonia at only 11 months old.
Tynan was born with the condition phocomelia, which causes an underdevelopment of his legs. When he was 20 years old, Tynan was involved in a car accident that ultimately led to the amputation of his legs below the knee. Tynan made a remarkable recovery and was climbing flights of stairs within weeks of the amputation.
Within a year of the amputation, Tynan was making a name for himself by winning international track and field competitions. In 1984 and 1988, he represented Ireland in th
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Ronan Tynan is truly a modern day “Renaissance Man.” Faced with numerous challenges throughout his well documented life, he has persevered with enormous passion and determination. He attributes his success to his faith and the knowledge that the Man Above guides him through every door he opens. Introduced to international audiences as a member of the Irish Tenors, Tynan quickly became known for his unique voice and irresistible appeal. Following his mother’s advice to always follow your dreams, Tynan decided to launch a solo career, and has achieved the fame and adoration that could have existed only in the farthest reaches of his dreams.
Tynan’s singing offered the gentlest consolation at the funeral of President Ronald Reagan in the summer of 2004, when an international TV audience of more than 35 million heard him sing “Amazing Grace” and Schubert’s “Ave Maria,” at the personal invitation of Nancy Reagan. Ronan is also famous for his performances of “God Bless America” at Yankee Stadium during the seventh-inning stretch, which he says have been nothing short of unfo
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Ronan Tynan
Irish singer
Musical artist
Ronan Tynan (born 14 May 1960) is an Irish tenor singer and former Paralympic athlete.
He was a member of The Irish Tenors re-joining in 2011 while continuing to pursue his solo career since May 2004. In the United States, audiences know him for his involvement with that vocal group and for his renditions of "God Bless America." He is also known for participating in the 1984 and 1988 Summer Paralympics.
Life and career
Tynan was born in Dublin, Ireland. His family home is in Johnstown, County Kilkenny, Ireland.[1] He was born with phocomelia, causing both of his lower legs to be underdeveloped; his legs were unusually short (he is now 6-foot 4), his feet were splayed outward, and he had three toes on each foot.[2]: 16 He was one of a set of twins; his twin brother Edmond died at 11 months old.[2]: 18 At age 20, he had his legs amputated below the knee, after a back injury from a car accident; the injury to his back made it impossible for him to continue u
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