The comedian Justin Moorhouse, best known for his role in Phoenix Nights, announced the devastating news on social media that his son Barney has tragically passed away
Comedian Justin Moorhouse has shared the devastating news of his son’s passing. The stand-up performer, hailing from Ashton-under-Lyne, turned to social media to reveal the heartbreaking update about his beloved son Barney.
Justin, who fans will recognise as Young Kenny from Phoenix Nights, wrote on Instagram: “It is with the heaviest of hearts I have to tell you our beautiful boy Barney has passed away. Me, his mum and step mum, his sister, cousins, aunts and uncles, grandparents and his gorgeous friends are besides ourselves with grief.
“I am consoling myself as much as I can knowing that he loved us all and knew we loved him. He was so happy, content and excited about the future. The sweetest, kindest soul.
“He just went to sleep and didn’t wake up. I can’t imagine how the next days and weeks will unfold but I know we are able to cope – love always helps.”, reports the Manchester Evening News.
“I am him and he is me. Sleep tight Barney. Dad x Appreciate your kindness and sensitivity towards the family at this time.”
Messages of support have poured in across social media platforms.
Fellow comic John Bishop was amongst those offering condolences on Instagram.
The Liverpudlian comedian wrote: “Justin this is so heartbreaking. I remember the kind fun little boy who grew to be a man to be proud of. There are no words. All of our love goes out to all of you at this time.”
Steve Evets, an actor who starred with Justin in the film ‘Looking for Eric’, shared his condolences online: “Justin, my heart goes out to you and all your family and friends of Barney. I can never imagine the grief you all must be in right now and I know my words are meaningless to you all but please take my best wishes to you all at this terrible loss.”
Co-written by Peter, Neil Fitzmaurice and Dave Spikey, the sitcom Phoenix Nights about a working men’s club ran for two series on Channel 4.
The cast then reunited in 2015 for sell-out shows that raised £5million for Comic Relief.
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