Piers Morgan has led celebrity tributes after Cristiano Ronaldo announced the sad passing of his son on Monday evening in a statement released on behalf of himself and long-term partner Georgina Rodriguez.
The Manchester United footballer said that the baby boy was one of twins, his second and third children he shares with Georgina.
The couple posted a statement on social media in which they shared the tragic news.
It read: "It is with the deepest sadness that we have to announce that our baby boy has passed away. It's the greatest pain any parents can feel.
"Only the birth of our baby girl gives us the strength to live this moment with some hope and happiness."
They continued: "We would like to thank the doctors and nurses for all the care and support.
"We are all devastated at this loss and we kindly ask for privacy at this very difficult time. Our baby boy, you are our angel. We will always love you."
Thousands of fans, footballers and celebrities shared their love and support for Cristiano and Georgina in the wake of their news, with former Good Morning Britain presenter Piers among the first to respond.
He wrote: "Heartbreaking news. My deepest condolences to you and all your family."
Former I'm A Celebrity Queen of the Jungle, Jacqueline Jossa, posted five broken hearts on Instagram in response to the sad news.
X Factor star Jake Quickenden wrote with a crying face emoji: "Tragic! So so sorry"
Meanwhile, Love Islander Dr Alex George commented: "So sad sending love."
As well as reaction among celebrities, Cristiano's sister Kaita Aveiro posted a poignant comment alongside a photo of her brother with Georgina and their children, in which she said that his son would now be with their father Denis, who passed away in 2005 from liver failure.
She wrote: "I love you and my heart is with you over there. May God take care of you and strengthen your path more and more. Our angel is already on father’s lap.
"And our little girl is there firm and strong and full of health and is going to show us with every day that only love matters."
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