In what is desperately heartbreaking news, Catastrophe's Rob Delaney has revealed his youngest son has tragically passed away at just two years old from a brain tumour.
The actor revealed the devastating news in a Facebook post on Friday, in which he paid tribute in the most loving way to his "smart, funny, and mischievous" son, who died in January.
'Henry was a joy,' wrote Delaney. "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."
The actor and comedian said that the family are naturally devastated at his passing.
In his social media post, the 41-year-old explained that Henry was diagnosed just after his first birthday.
The toddler underwent surgery to remove the tumour followed by further treatment throughout last year, but sadly, the cancer returned in the autumn.
He said that even after the diagnosis limited his little ones' physical abilities, he found his one way to communicate with his family.
"He quickly learned sign language and developed his own method of getting from A to B shuffling on his beautiful little bum,'" Delaney said.
Thank you, beautiful Henry, for spending as much time with us as you did. We miss you so much.
"His drive to live and to love and to connect was profound."
Delany went on to thank all who supported them and treated their toddler son during his illness.
"The NHS nurses and doctors and the home carers and charity workers who helped our family survive Henry's illness will be my heroes until the day I die. I am desperately sad right now, but I can say with authority that there is good in this world."
"If you'd like to help other families in the UK with very sick children, please make a donation to Rainbow Trust (https://rainbowtrust.org.uk) or Noah's Ark (https://www.noahsarkhospice.org.uk) in Henry's name or in the name of someone you love. Our family would be in much worse shape right now if it weren't for them. I would also urge you to take concrete and sustained action to support the NHS, however, you can. Do not take it for granted."
Our hearts and deepest sympathies go out to Rob Delaney, his family and friends and all affected by the devastating loss of Henry.
