Keith Duffy - Personal Life

Personal Life

Duffy married Lisa Smith on 24 June 1998 in Las Vegas, only proposing two days before. Ronan Keating acted as his best man. Together, Keith and Lisa have two children, Jordan Stephen Scott 'Jay' Duffy (born 22 April 1996) and Mia Duffy (born 11 March 2000). After Mia was diagnosed with moderate autism, Duffy has become active in "raising awareness" of the condition. On 2 May 2009, Duffy and his wife won UK gameshow All Star Mr. and Mrs. The £10,000 prize money went to an autism charity. Duffy was also present in Kilcloon, Meath on 2 March 2012 for the official opening of 'Stepping Stones', a specialised school for children with Autism stating "All we want to do is give our kids a chance in life" Duffy is reportedly working on solo material, with a rumoured collaboration with singer Rihanna.

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