Justin Moorhouse has announced the death of his son Barney.

The comedian and actor, 55, took to Instagram on Saturday to confirm the news that his son had died.

Justin wrote: ‘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.

I am him and he is me. Sleep tight Barney. Dad x ‘He conclu

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