Ray Quinn on the loss of his baby boy Rio: ‘No words will ever be enough’

• X Factor star Ray Quinn has announced that his baby son, Rio, was stillborn on 20 August.
• The singer shared a photo of himself and his wife in hospital with their son, writing in the caption: “No words will ever be enough, just a lot of indescribable feelings.”
• Quinn thanked the Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust and the Honeysuckle Bereavement Service, adding: “When it’s you that goes through such heartbreaking times like this, you soon find out just how much help and support there is out there.”
• The couple received words of support from former Coronation Street star Kym Marsh , whose son Archie died moments after birth in 2009.
• She wrote: “Oh Ray I’m so sorry. I know this pain only too well. Sending so much love xx.”
• The Sands national helpline provides support for anyone affected by the death of a baby. You can call 0808 164 3332 free of charge, or email [email protected]

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X Factor star Ray Quinn reveals his son was ‘born sleeping’