Russell Howard announces ‘devastating’ death of baby son

Comedian and his wife, Cerys Morgan, set up charitable foundation in memory of Felix, who died shortly after birth Russell Howard has announced the death of his baby son, in what he described as the “most devastating time of our lives”. The 46-year-old comedian said his family had been “changed for ever” after their “beautiful baby boy”, Felix, died shortly after birth. Continue reading...

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Russell Howard reveals his baby son Felix died shortly after birth

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Guardian Published 4 September 2026

Russell Howard announces ‘devastating’ death of baby son

Sky Published 4 September 2026

Russell Howard reveals his baby son Felix died shortly after birth

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BBC Published 4 September 2026

Russell Howard 'devastated' after his baby son died shortly after birth

The comedian says his son Felix died earlier this year shortly after his wife Cerys had given birth.

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