British comedian Russell Howard has revealed that he and his wife's newborn son, Felix, died earlier this year shortly after his birth.
Howard took to social media to describe the ordeal his family went through during "the most devastating time" of their lives.
"During our time in hospital, Felix was placed in a cool cot, which meant that my wife and I were able to spend precious hours with our beautiful boy.
"Those hours are among the most precious memories we have of Felix," he said.
Howard praised the hospital staff for their care, claiming their bereavement midwife Lauren helped them through the difficult period.
"Her care meant more to us than we can ever put into words," Howard said.
"The hospital staff who cared for us showed extraordinary compassion, kindness and humanity. They helped us navigate heartache and gave us support when we needed it most."
The comedian announced he was setting up a charity that will aid parents and families during miscarriages, premature births, stillbirths and neonatal deaths. It will be called The Felix Foundation.
"We made a promise to each other: that we would try to help other families who find themselves facing the same devastating circumstances," Howard said in the statement.
The foundation is set to host a charity gala at The O2 Arena in London next year on February 8, featuring a line-up of comedians including Michael McIntyre, Jimmy Carr and Greg Davies.
Felix was Howard's second child, his first son was born in 2024.
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