The 'Catastrophe' star is mourning the death of his son Henry, who died in January after battling brain cancer for more than a year.
- Feb 10, 2018
AceShowbiz - Rob Delaney is mourning the death of his two-year-old son Henry. The actor, widely known as the star and co-writer of TV show "Catastrophe", revealed on Friday, February 9 that his son had died in January after battling brain cancer for more than a year.
"I have very sad news," he began his post on Facebook. "My two and a half year year old son Henry has passed away. Henry had been diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2016, shortly after his first birthday, following persistent vomiting and weight loss. He had surgery to remove the tumor and further treatment through the early part of 2017. Then the cancer returned last autumn and he died in January."
"My wife and Henry's older brothers and I are devastated of course," he continued sharing. "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."
Delaney promised that he would continue to live for his family and cherish his moment with them. "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 wrote.
The 41-year-old actor also thanked "the NHS nurses and doctors and the home carers and charity workers who helped our family survive Henry's illness." He then urged people to donate to several British charities that care for seriously ill children.
He asked people to respect his family's privacy in this difficult time and signed off by saying, "Thank you, beautiful Henry, for spending as much time with us as you did. We miss you so much."
