In a heartbreaking Facebook post, actor and comedian Rob Delaney has revealed that his two-year-old son Henry died last month, after battling a brain tumour.
The American actor, who lives in London and is best-known for his starring role in the comedy series Catstrophe, shared the news on Friday afternoon.
He wrote that Henry was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2016, shortly after his first birthday, following a period of persistent vomiting and weight loss.
He had surgery to remove the tumour and received ongoing treatment through the early part of 2017, however, the cancer returned, and Henry passed away in January.
Delaney wrote:
My wife and Henry’s older brothers and I are devastated of course. Henry was a joy. He was smart, funny, and mischievous and we had so many wonderful adventures together, particularly after he’d moved home following fifteen months living in hospitals. His tumor and surgery left him with significant physical disabilities, but he quickly learned sign language and developed his own method of getting from A to B shuffling on his beautiful little bum. His drive to live and to love and to connect was profound.
He also praised his family, saying:
I am astonished by the love-in-action displayed by Henry’s mom and his brothers. They are why I will endeavor to not go mad with grief. I don’t want to miss out on their beautiful lives. I’m greedy for more experiences with them.
He went on to thank the doctors, nurses and home carers who assisted the family throughout Henry’s illness, directed his fans to make donations to charitable causes for sick children, and urged those in the UK to continue supporting the country’s National Health Service.
You can read the full post here on Rob Delaney’s Facebook page.
