HEARTBREAKING: BBC Breakfast Guest Breaks Down in Tears Recalling Young Son’s D3ath After Devasting Diagnosis, Leaving Studio Silent and Viewers Heartbroken

BBC Breakfast spoke to the family of 14-year-old Kyle Sieniawski, who died last week (Image: Wales)

BBC Breakfast spoke to the family of 14-year-old Kyle Sieniawski, who died last week after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) this year.

Former rugby league star Kevin Sinfield has been taking part in a challenge called 7 in 7: Together, where he completes seven ultramarathons in seven days.

Ex-Leeds Rhinos player Kevin, 45, started running the challenge to raise money for and awareness of motor neurone disease (MND) in honour of his late friend and former teammate Rob Burrow.

On day three of Kevin’s 7 in 7: Together in South Wales, he met the family of Kyle, 14, who sadly died last week after being diagnosed with MND this year.

Kyle was first diagnosed with MND in January at the age of 13, after he began losing mobility in his arm, he is the youngest person in the UK to be diagnosed with MND.

In an emotional video interview on BBC Breakfast, Kyle’s parents and brother wanted to meet Kevin as they wanted to raise awareness, saying it was “horrific” and “horrendous” to see their son struggle.

Kyle was first diagnosed with MND in January at the age of 13 (Image: BBC )

Sitting down with the family, Kevin said the day was dedicated to Kyle, to which the teenager’s father said: “He was a brilliant kid. He was unbelievable” as he broke down in tears.

To which Kevin sweetly said: “It’s raw for so many people and I hope you feel that the community’s there for you because it is, we’re going to make sure of that, Kyle is always remembered.”

Kyle’s mother then added: “We don’t want any other families to come next we’d rather they can cure it. Treat it.”

In an emotional moment, Kevin told the family: “Thank you for coming down, we’ll run a bit faster and a little bit harder this leg. Alright?” ahead of his third ultramarathon in Swansea, which was dedicated to Kyle.

The family of Kyle, from Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf, confirmed his death in a tribute on Friday describing him as a “beautiful boy” that made them smile “a million times and more”.

Former rugby league star Kevin Sinfield has been taking part in a challenge called 7 in 7: Together (Image: BBC)

“We’re absolutely heartbroken to announce that our little superhero has very sadly lost his battle with MND,” they said.

“Kyle fought with everything he had but in the end it all became too much for him and he very sadly passed away yesterday evening.”

The family added: “We’ll miss you so very much buddy and we love you more than words could ever possibly say.

“We can already picture you up there challenging your two nans and grandad to a game of Connect 4, and that you’re making them smile, just like you made us smile a million times and more.”

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