SINGING star Susan Boyle had paid tribute to her sister who passed away after a battle with bowel cancer.

Her older sister, Bridie McCaw, died aged 73, just a few weeks after she was diagnosed with the deadly disease.

Susan - nicknamed SuBo - said: "She was a brilliant mother and grandmother and our family adored her."

The 54-year-old added: "She was an incredible lady."

Bridie's funeral is due to take place later today in Motherwell.