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Ronan Thomas Currie (November 7, 2006 - April 21, 2021) was a Northern Irish-born American singer, songwriter, musician, actor and comedian. Remembered for many hits including “Gold Street”, “Pencil”, and “You and Me”, he was an international superstar who was popular worldwide. He was one of the biggest-selling artists of the 21st century.

=Early life= Ronan Donnelly was born in Dungannon, Northern Ireland on November 7, 2006 to Ciara Donnelly and Gary Currie. Ronan’s parents got married when he was 8 months old, and his surname was legally changed to Currie was a result. When Currie was an infant and toddler, his parents noticed that he wasn’t developing properly. After several GP visits, the then-toddler was diagnosed with autism. Almost immediately, Currie got therapies to help him live with his autism and to teach him new skills. He started at Sperrinview Special School in 2009 and at Primate Dixon Primary School in 2011.

2011-2013: Eponymous debut album, first tour and move to Los Angeles
When Currie was around the age of 3, he started showing a passion for music and singing. His father, wanting to show off his son’s talent, formed a band and booked gigs for Ronan in pubs, bars and restaurants, as well as busking in the streets of County Tyrone. He didn’t get much attention at first, but by January 2012, Currie was a local celebrity.