Richard Engel's young son has died.

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He had a rare genetic disorder, Rett Syndrome.

Link to tweet

[niyad]

1. Requiescat in pace, good and brave soul.

[farmbo]

2. So sad... deepest sympathies.

🙏

[JoanofArgh]

3. Oh, this is tragic. Such a cutie

[CentralMass]

4. Sad news.

[BlueIdaho]

5. Our deepest sympathies...

No parent should ever have to suffer the loss of a child.

[hlthe2b]

6. Incredibly sad. I feel for the family on this horrific loss.

[irisblue]

7. Very sad

[Captain_New_York]

8. Eternal Rest

Requiem æternam dona ei, Domine
Et lux perpetua luceat ei :
Requiescat in pace.
Amen.

[Rebl2]

9. Occasionally

Engle would be on the Today show to talk about the disease and the progress of his son. They really worked so hard to help their son. Very sad.

[MontanaMama]

10. Rhett Syndrome is even rarer in males.

The Engel family must be devastated. I can’t imagine.

[SheilaAnn]

11. Beautiful child, rest in peace.

[BlackSkimmer]

12. Heartbreaking.

I knew he had the condition, but I didn't realize his life was at risk.

[claudette]

13. Rest In Peace

Little guy.

[Greybnk48]

14. What a beautiful, sweet looking little guy.

I'm so sorry for Richard Engels and his family. Horrific news.

[Heather MC]

15. As a parent I could never imagine imagine typing something like that

What a tragic tweet my heart goes out to his family

[gademocrat7]

16. So very sad.

[ultralite001]

17. For those who may be able...

Here is a link to support Rett's research in Henry's name
at the Duncan Neurological Research Institute at Texas Children's Hospital...

https://bit.ly/3PxXVYW]

Rett's is a truly devastating neurologic disease...
My family can attest...

[Celerity]

18. All my deepest sympathy, it must be hellish to bury your child.

[bronxiteforever]

19. Heartbreaking. Rest In Peace little one.

[spooky3]

20. Condolences to the Engel family. Nt

[PCIntern]

21. I'm so sad...

This stuff overwhelms me with sorrow. 😰

May his memory always be for a blessing.

[hibbing]

22. Crap, I cannot even imagine n/t

[liberalla]

23. Oh! that's so sad. I remember the family being on tv when they went public.

I am so sorry for your loss of dear Henry.

[Maraya1969]

24. My God that was their only child.

Oh I pray for those parents.

[mentalsolstice]

31. They another son Theodore born in 2019

However that doesn’t make it any easier….

[Maraya1969]

34. Google or Wikipedia has it wrong then because they only list Henry.

[milestogo]

40. Looks like they had two.

[mentalsolstice]

42. I remember the announcement on the Today show

https://www.the-sun.com/news/5468165/richard-engel-how-many-children-son-henry/

The linked article has pictures of the two boys and their parents. Still so sad . Even sadder to have to explain to a toddler.

Theodore is a cute little ginger!

[calimary]

25. Oh MAN, so sorry to hear this.

I can’t imagine that one ever fully recovers from a blow to the heart like that.

I feel so bad for him. I hope they give him some time off to grieve.

[highplainsdem]

26. Heartbreaking. I'm so sorry to hear this.

[Sky Jewels]

27. ...

[Sogo]

28. Such an adorable young boy....

My deepest condolences to the Engel family.

[marieo1]

29. Rest in Peace, Henry

Rest in Peace, Henry...........sympathy to the family of Henry.

[mindfulNJ]

30. My grandson is named Henry...

I cannot imagine the pain and utter devastation at losing a little one like this...so sad. Rest in Peace little guy.

[Talitha]

32. ...

[Spazito]

33. Very sad news...

My heart goes out to the family, such a devastating loss.

[Evolve Dammit]

35. Very sad news. Can't imagine the pain.

[SheltieLover]

36. Deepest condolences

[2naSalit]

37. That's sad.

[sdfernando]

38. So very sad.

Such a sweet looking kid. They must be devastated by this. Peace and love to Henry and Mary and Richard.

[Catherine Vincent]

39. Rest in paradise, sweet one.

[tavernier]

41. Tears were not optional.

[Hortensis]

43. Such a cruel syndrome. Their hearts must have broken many times

for their precious son.

[Rebl2]

46. I'm sure

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it did.

[Mme. Defarge]

44. May his memory be eternal.

So heartbreakingly sad. Deepest condolences to his loving family.

[Bluethroughu]

45. His picture is pure love and light.

Heart breaking.

[wryter2000]

47. How horrible

What a sweet smile. They must be devastated.

[Lunabell]

48. RIP little one.

I had a patient with Rett syndrome who also passed away. She lived less than a year. Apparently, this disorder is more prevalent in girls. And this little baby passed in her sleep due to the disorder which causes severe muscles weakness.

[usaf-vet]

49. There are no words. May your son rest in peace. And may you and your wife find peace. So sorry for..

.... loss.

[elleng]

50. Oh my goodness, how awful.

[JohnSJ]

51. Terrible. Nothing is worse

[Duppers]

52. 🕯️

Losing a child is a stab in the heart.

[BigmanPigman]

53. He showed his family about a year ago

and I always wondered how hard it must be travel and being away from them so much.

[titanicdave]

54. .....It Is With Great Sadness.....

.....that I read this article.......my heart goes out to the entire Engle Family......RIP, sweet little Henry......

[Joinfortmill]

55. So sad.

[BobTheSubgenius]

56. Terribly, terribly sad.

What an awful thing to happen to what I'm sure were very good, loving parents.

[bluboid]

57. very sad - such an adorable little guy. deepest sympathy.

[Blue Owl]

58. Our heaviest hearts are with you, Richard

[OAITW r.2.0]

59. As a parent, I cannot imagine what these people are going thru.

Engel has lived his life reporting about the evil hell in this world...now they are experiencing it in the most personnel level of life.

[onecaliberal]

60. So very sad. I can't imagine their sorrow. Rest in paradise sweet Henry.

[Rhiannon12866]

61. Richard Engel Announces Death Of 6-Year-Old Son Henry - NBC News

NBC News Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel shared the heartbreaking news that his eldest son, 6-year-old Henry, has died. Richard and his wife, Mary, shared their journey publicly after Henry was diagnosed with Rett syndrome, a rare and incurable genetic condition. "We always surrounded him with love and he returned it, and so much more," Richard wrote. - Aired on 08/18/2022.

[Demovictory9]

62. RiP. so sad!!

[lunatica]

63. How terribly sad!