They met earlier this year.
Ryan Reynolds is loved by pretty much everyone, mostly for his sense of humour and brilliant films. But his work with Make A Wish Foundation and his compassion towards a sick fan is very special.
The actor met a young boy called Connor McGrath through the Make A Wish Foundation and the two became very close.
Connor was suffering from cancer when Ryan came to visit him with a rough cut of Deadpool, so he could see it before anyone else, the pair watched it together and kept in touch after.
Connor sadly passed away in April, and at the time Ryan posted an emotional lengthy tribute to him.
“He went way too early and it’s impossible to reconcile. Connor was a great friend, a great son, and a light to the people lucky enough to know him. While repeatedly punching cancer in the balls, he made everyone laugh. Including the entire staff who cared for him at Edmonton’s Stollery Children’s Hospital.” He said at the time.
Now, six months later Ryan posted another message about his friend, who would have been turning 14.
“My friend Connor McGrath would have been 14 years old tomorrow. He isn’t here now, but he stuck around long enough to make everyone he knew fall over laughing. Right up to the very end he was as quick with a joke as he was with a hug.
@makeawishamerica brought us together and nothing — not even a cowardly, fuckfaced thing called cancer can take that away. Sending his amazing parents, Kim and Gerald McGrath crisp high fives and bear-hugs of love.
Anything you do to support your local Make A Wish Foundation is alright with me.” He said.
The fact that Ryan is still posted about Connor, sharing his story and promoting Make A Wish goes to show what an impact the young man made on him.
Below you can see the post Ryan shared when Connor died.
