Celebrities Who Mourned a Child

Gary Sinise: Actor Gary Sinise’s son, musician McCanna Anthony “Mac” Sinise, had been battling spinal cancer since 2018.

Sinéad O'Connor: Sinead O'Connor lost her 17-year-old son, who took his own life after running away from a hospital in Ireland in 2022.

Ray Lewis: The Hall of Famer's son was just 28 years old when news of his death broke on June 15, 2023.

Rickey Smiley: Comedian Rickey Smiley lost his oldest son Brandon Smiley, who was also a comic.

Tina Turner: Tina Turner lost her youngest biological son, Ronnie Turner, who died at the age of 62 due to complications from colon cancer. 

Davido: The Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido lost his three-year-old son in what appears to be a tragic drowning. 

Tim Roth: British Actor Tim Roth and his family released a statement to the media on October 31, 2022.

Lisa Marie Presley: The late Lisa Marie Presley, the only child of Elvis Presley, lost her son Benjamin Keough.

Nick Cannon: During an episode of his talk show in December 2021, Cannon shared that his youngest child had passed away. 

Sylvester Stallone: Action-movie star Sylvester Stallone had to deal with a tragic death in the family as well.

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