NEW ZEALAND rugby star Angus Ta’avao has revealed the tragic death of his young son Leo.
Leo, born in 2017, suffered from rare genetic condition partial-trisomy-13.
Angus Ta’avao revealed his heartbreaking news on InstagramCredit: Alamy
Heartbroken Ta’avao shared a series of snaps of his son LeoCredit: INSTAGRAM
This disorder pertains to chromosome 13 and affects a child’s growth.
In a joint post, Ta’avao and wife Kristyn confirmed their son’s death.
Alongside several pictures of Leo, the post read: “We are heartbroken to share that our beautiful boy Leo has gained his angel wings.
“After a brief battle in PICU, Leo passed away surrounded by his loved ones.
“You have left a giant Leo sized hole in our hearts darling, we will miss you so so much. Til we meet again our baby boy.”
The 22-cap All Blacks star and his partner received plenty of supportive comments on their heartbreaking post.
His club, the Highlanders, wrote: “Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Kristyn and Georgie during this heartbreaking time. Rest in peace Leo.”
While several All Blacks team-mates also left messages of support.
Caleb Clarke wrote: “Sending prayers and love to you my brother ❤️ RIL (rest in love) Leo.”
While fly half Beauden Barrett added: “RIL Leo 😢💔❤️ Thinking of you all.”
Rockie Mo’unga commented: “Thinking of you and the family my uzo xx RIL Leo.”
Anton Lienert-Brown said: “Thinking of you & Kristyn my uso 💔 Fly high Leo 🙌🏽”
And Asafo Aumua added: “RIL Leo 😢❤️❤️ alofa aku x”.
Ta’avao played for the Highlanders as recently as last Friday as they got their season started with a 25-23 win over the Crusaders.
This was the prop’s debut for his new team, having joined from the Blues.
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