Russell Howard Says Baby Son Died Shortly After Birth
Howard said hospital staff showed extraordinary compassion and that he is creating a foundation to support families affected by baby loss.
- On Friday, comedian Russell Howard announced that his son Felix died shortly after birth earlier this year, a loss he and wife Cerys Morgan had kept private until now.
- Howard expressed deep gratitude for hospital staff's "extraordinary compassion," particularly praising bereavement midwife Lauren, who had experienced similar tragedy and retrained to help grieving families.
- In Felix's memory, the couple established The Felix Foundation to relieve needs of families affected by miscarriage, premature birth, stillbirth, and neonatal death through midwife training and emotional support resources.
- Howard will host a charity gala at London's O2 Arena on February 8, 2027, featuring comedians Jimmy Carr, Greg Davies, and John Bishop performing free to raise foundation funds.
- Tickets for the gala go on sale Thursday, September 10, as Howard hopes The Felix Foundation's legacy will bring kindness and support to families facing similar devastating loss.
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The popular British comedian and his wife pay a moving tribute to their little Felix after having lived in the strictest intimacy the mourning for his painful departure
British comedian Russell Howard has announced that his son Felix died shortly after birth, months after the family tragedy he and his wife Cerys Morgan experienced away from the public eye. He said the boy had died earlier this year and thanked NHS staff for the care and support he and his wife received in hospital. "Earlier this year, our family was forever changed when our beautiful son, Felix, died shortly after birth," he wrote on Instagram.…
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Comedian Russell Howard and his partner Cerys have experienced heartbreak with the loss of their second son, Felix, shortly after birth. In response to this tragedy, they received exceptional care from hospital staff. To help families in similar situations, Howard has founded the Felix Foundation, which aims to provide both emotional and practical assistance. A fundraising event with various comedians is planned for next February to support this…
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