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Comedian's Son Dies; Foundation Launched
4 Sep
Summary
- Comedian Russell Howard's baby son Felix died shortly after birth.
- A new foundation named Felix will help grieving families.
- A comedy fundraiser will be held at London's O2 Arena.
Comedian Russell Howard has shared the profound grief of losing his baby son, Felix, earlier this year shortly after his wife Cerys had given birth. The couple described the period as the most devastating of their lives, facing unimaginable heartache.
They have established The Felix Foundation in their son's name. This charity aims to provide support to families experiencing miscarriage, premature birth, stillbirth, or neonatal death.
To aid the foundation's work, a significant comedy fundraiser, the Stand-Up Gala, is scheduled for February at London's O2 Arena. This event will feature performances by prominent comedians including Michael McIntyre and Jimmy Carr.
Howard expressed immense gratitude for the overwhelming care received from hospital staff and the voluntary participation of his fellow comedians in the upcoming gala. He and Cerys, an NHS doctor, also have an older son born in August 2024.
