Rob Delaney Finds Father's Day 'Excruciating' Since Losing Son to Cancer

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Having lost two-year-old Henry in January 2018, the 'Deadpool 2' actor lets out a heartbreaking tweet in which he admits to 'really hate' the special day when people celebrate fatherhood.

June 18, 2019

AceShowbiz - Actor Rob Delaney couldn't wait to turn the page on Father's Day after losing his two-year-old son to cancer.

The "Deadpool 2" star and his wife Leah were left heartbroken by the death of little Henry in January 2018, just seven months before the couple became parents for the fourth time.

Sunday, June 16, marked the second Father's Day following his boy's passing, and he couldn't bear the pain of celebrating the occasion without Henry by his side.

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"Thinking of other bereaved dads today," he posted on Twitter. "I've really hated today. It's been excruciating to be honest. I look forward to tomorrow."

Rob Delaney Hates Father's Day After Son's Death

Fans including Jane Lynch, Broadway star Audra McDonald, and "Grace and Frankie" actress June Diane Raphael flooded Delaney's social media page with messages of love and support.

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