Belfast five-year-old Oscar Knox captured the hearts of everyone with his bravery in the face of cancer. After sadly losing that fight, tributes have poured in from his many supporters in the world of sport.
Over the last two years, Oscar Knox’s battle against cancer earned him a place in all our hearts. But Wee Oscar was especially beloved in the sporting world, where he had many massive fans and supporters, from Ireland and abroad.
This morning his parents broke the heartbreaking news that the five-year-old had passed away.
Our beautiful amazing and much loved son Oscar James Knox gained his angel wings yest afternoon. Sleep tight little man Xx #TeamOscarForever
— #FEARLESS Oscar Knox (@Wee_Oscar) May 9, 2014
Immediately, tributes began to flood in.
Rest in Peace @Wee_Oscar. #Inspirational
— Steven McDonnell (@Killeavy13) May 9, 2014
RIP @Wee_Oscar one of the nicest and strongest fighting kids il ever come across, so sad really is.
— Paddy Barnes (@paddyb_ireland) May 9, 2014
Very sad news to hear of the passing of @Wee_Oscar RIP he fought to the bitter end, what an amazing young boy. Deepest sympathies to family.
— Barry McGuigan (@ClonesCyclone) May 9, 2014
An inspiration to everyone for his courage, bravery & incredible spirit. Rest in Peace, Oscar. @Wee_Oscar pic.twitter.com/Su34STvbmk
— Celtic Football Club (@celticfc) May 9, 2014
Such a shame about Oscar Knox. The epic battle to keep one small child alive showed us mankind at its very very best.
— Joe Brolly (@JoeBrolly1993) May 9, 2014
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