Danny Go! star Daniel Coleman has shared that his son Isaac has died, after Isaac’s battle with cancer.
Back in December, Coleman revealed that Isaac — who was 14 — had been diagnosed with stage 3 mouth cancer. The illness progressed aggressively, and Isaac passed away yesterday (May 21).
Coleman confirmed the loss in a post on social media, describing Isaac as his:
‘sweet boy’.
He wrote:
“There’s so much I want to say, but I don’t know how yet. I already miss you so much, and the pain in my heart is far more than I can process,”
“But looking through thousands of pictures and videos this past week, I’m also filled with tremendous pride.”
In the same message, Coleman reflected on Isaac’s resilience and spirit, writing:
“Your 14 years were full of so many challenges, but you met them all with such grit… and you somehow kept your trademark joy in spite of it all.
“You truly had a spark like no other, Isaac! Remembering how loved you were and how full of life your time here was gives me great comfort.
“Being your dad was the honor of a lifetime. I’m so proud of you and I love you forever. Rest peacefully, son.”
He also spoke previously about Isaac’s health history, noting that Isaac was diagnosed at birth with Fanconi Anemia.
According to Cleveland Clinic, Fanconi Anemia is:
‘an inherited condition that happens when certain genes mutate’.
The clinic adds:
“It may cause physical differences and blood disorders that lead to bone marrow failure,”
“It also increases your risk of cancerous tumors. People with this condition need long-term medical care to manage symptoms and watch for new ones.”
Symptoms for the condition varies, but some include:
After Isaac’s cancer diagnosis, Coleman said the family had long understood the risks associated with Fanconi anemia, explaining they:
‘always knew this day was coming’
He wrote at the time:
“We found out last week that Isaac has cancer in his mouth.
“TBH, we always knew this day was coming, as it’s a near certainty w/ Fanconi anemia. But it’s definitely hitting a little earlier than we hoped and is still just such a shocking thing to hear about your child, even if you’ve braced for it for years.”
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