Rob Delaney Speaks On Dealing With Grief After Death of Two Year Old Son

Rob Delaney, renowned US actor and comedian, opened up about his profound grief and coping mechanisms following the tragic death of his two-year-old son, Henry, in 2018. In a heartfelt interview on Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs, Delaney shared poignant reflections on his journey through loss and the enduring impact it has had on his life.

Henry Delaney tragically passed away after battling a brain tumour, leaving behind a deep void in his family’s life. Rob Delaney, known for his roles in “Catastrophe” and “Deadpool 2,” revealed his desire to purchase the home where his son spent his final moments. “Listen, if you ever go to sell this place, let me know first because I would like to buy it,” Delaney recounted, expressing his wish to one day revisit the room where Henry passed away. “So when I’m 81 I can crawl in here and die. In the same room that my son died in, that my other son was born in.”

The actor also shared a poignant moment before Henry’s passing, where he and his wife, Leah, informed him about the upcoming arrival of his younger brother. “He had to know that this family that loved him was alive and was growing,” Delaney explained. Despite the heartbreaking loss, their second child was born in the same room where Henry took his last breath, symbolizing a poignant continuation of life amidst profound sorrow.

Delaney, aged 47, discussed the family’s decision to remain in London despite considering relocation, citing sentimental attachments to places and memories associated with Henry. “For so many reasons, we’ve stayed, one of which is I like to go put my hands on slides at the playground that Henry slid down,” he shared, highlighting the emotional significance of familiar surroundings.

Throughout the interview, Delaney expressed gratitude for the compassionate care his family received from the NHS during Henry’s illness, describing it as “truly unbelievable.” He has previously praised the NHS as “the pinnacle of human achievement,” emphasizing the crucial role it played in supporting his family during their darkest times.