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Comedian Justin Moorhouse has announced the tragic death of his son.

The stand-up performer, hailing from Ashton-under-Lyne, shared the devastating news about his son Barney on social media.

Justin, who is also recognised for his role as Young Kenny in 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.

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"He just went to sleep and didn't wake up. I can't imagine how th

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