Russell Howard 'devastated' after his baby son died shortly after birth - bbc.com
Comedian Russell Howard and his wife Cerys have announced the death of their newborn son, Felix. The couple is launching The Felix Foundation to support families experiencing neonatal bereavement.
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Comedian Russell Howard has revealed his baby son Felix died earlier this year, shortly after his wife Cerys had given birth.
In a statement, he said he and his wife had faced "unimaginable heartache" and described it as "the most devastating time of our lives".
Howard praised the "extraordinary compassion, kindness and humanity" of the hospital staff who cared for them over the period that followed Felix's death.
He also announced the launch of a new foundation in their late son's name to help families going through similar ordeals, with a comedy fundraiser set to take place next year.
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