An 8-year-old boy who became friends with actor Jason Momoa has passed away after a lengthy battle with brain cancer.
Danny Sheehan’s obituary stated that he had been battling brain cancer for four years.
“Just after midnight, while in our arms, Danny took his last sweet small warm breaths and took flight,” it read.
“An Angel in Heaven. Instead of here on earth. Surreal and utter heartbreak can’t even begin to describe this feeling inside,” the post continued.
“When you wake up in Heaven, baby, you will be safe and happy and cozy.
“We will be so sad. But you can send us rainbows and butterflies and ladybugs to say hi. We will snuggle again soon. My best friend. My sweet special good boy.
“Mummy and daddy love you so.”
It was in January 2017 when Sheehan was diagnosed with Leptomeningeal disease, cancer in the cerebral spinal fluid, and an aggressive case of Pineoblastoma, a rare type of brain cancer.
The Aquaman lover caught the hearts of people when a video of his heartwarming reaction to receiving an Aquaman action figure went viral online.
His video also caught the attention of actor Jason Momoa, who surprised the young boy with a FaceTime call.
“I’ve been hearing about you all over from all of my friends and I wanted to call you and say hi and see how you’re doing,” Momoa told Sheehan.
After hearing the devastating news, Momoa took to Instagram to express his heartbreak.
“I just found out this heartbreaking news. All my Aloha to this beautiful Ohana. Love u baby boy, rest in peace,” he wrote. “You will live in my heart. I dedicate Aquaman 2 to you lil angel Aloha UNKO Aquaman.”
Momoa also paid tribute to the 8-year-old on TikTok. “I have no words that could do you justice,” he said.
“All I can say is what a privilege it is to be your friend. You are as bright as the sun. I’ll always be awestruck by you. You deserved more than to fight childhood cancer with adult treatments.”
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