Gladiators star Steel shares heartbreaking d3ath of baby boy born at 23 weeks
Gladiators star Steel has shared the heartbreaking news of his son’s d3ath (Picture: BBC)
Gladiators star Steel has shared the heartbreaking news that his baby son has di3d.
The athlete, 34, shared the news on Instagram just days after revealing his wife Samantha George had given birth to their second child.
Baby Leo was born at 23 weeks, weighing less than two pounds.
Zack has now taken to Instagram, thanking his son for bringing them a ‘lifetime of love’ as he shared the tragedy.
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He wrote: ‘Your mummy brought you into this world and your daddy held you as you left ♥️
‘Leo…… you showed us what the true definition of strength is and we are so proud of you.
‘You brought so much positivity to the world with the short time you were with us and we felt that positivity in abundance, we thank you all so much for that.
Zack George and his wife Samantha shared the news their baby boy Leo has di3d after being born at 23 weeks (Picture: zackgeorge/Instagram)
The Gladiators athlete was supported by his co-stars after revealing the news on Instagram (Picture: BBC / James Stack / © Hungry Bear Media Ltd)
‘Although you were only with us for a short time, you brought us a lifetime of love. Thank you for letting us know that YOU had had enough of this fight. We will forever be grateful that we didn’t have to make that decision for you 💔
‘Leo our lion, we love you more than you will ever know
‘Rest easy our little boy.’
The couple had been keeping fans updated with Leo’s health after his premature birth (Picture: Instagram)
Zack and Samantha also share daughter Ivy together (Picture: Instagram/Zack George)
The BBC star was showered in support from fans and friends alike with Gladiators’ Jodie Ounsley writing: ‘My heart genuinely breaks for you both, sending big hugs.’
Safiyya Vorajee, who shared daughter Azaylia with Ashley Cain, said: ‘my heart feels your pain I’m so so sorry for your loss, please be gentle with yourselves and your baby Leo will always be shining bright guiding you as your guardian angel 👼 all my love.’
Zack and Samantha, who wed last year, also share daughter Ivy.
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