Justin Moorhouse has introduced the demise of his son Barney.

The comic and actor, 55, took to Instagram on Saturday to substantiate the information that his son had died.

Justin wrote: ‘It’s with the heaviest of hearts I’ve to inform you our stunning boy Barney has handed away. 

‘Me, his mum and step mum, his sister, cousins, aunts and uncles, grandparents and his beautiful associates are moreover ourselves with grief.

‘I’m consoling myself as a lot as I can figuring out that he liked us all and knew we liked him. He was so joyful, content material and excited concerning the future. The sweetest, kindest soul. 

‘He simply went to sleep and didn’t get up. I can’t think about how the subsequent days and weeks will unfold however I do know we’re in a position to cope – love all the time helps.

I’m him and he’s me. Sleep tight Barney. Dad x

‘He concluded, saying: ‘Respect your kindness and sensitivity in direction of the household presently.’

Fellow comedian John Bishop was amongst those that paid tribute, writing: ‘Justin, that is so heartbreaking. I bear in mind the type enjoyable little boy who grew to be a person to be happy with. There aren’t any phrases. All of our love goes out to all of you presently.’

Comedian Jessica Fostekew additionally wrote: ‘Oh Justin. I can’t start to think about the agony you should be in – sending you all of the love and energy on the planet. I’m so so so sorry ❤️❤️❤️’

Marcus Brigstocke wrote: ‘Justin – I’m so very sorry to learn this.
We’re sending you all of the love on the planet my buddy. I can’t start to think about how arduous every minute feels proper now. Please – know you might be liked. Xxx’

Justin is finest recognized for enjoying Younger Kenny in Peter Kay‘s sitcom Phoenix Nights.

The Channel 4 present first aired in 2001 and stayed on screens for 2 collection, with Justin solid because the position because the handyman.

The star has additionally appeared in In search of Eric and Guess the Attendance, and as a visitor on the Dave TV collection As But Untitled with Alan Davies.

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