Lede: Coronation Street and Phoenix Nights actor Justin Moorhouse, 55, has announced the death of his son, Barney, sharing on Instagram that “he just went to sleep and didn’t wake up.” The star described Barney as the “sweetest, kindest soul” and said the family are “beside themselves with grief.”
- Who: Justin Moorhouse, 55 — actor and comedian
- Victim: His son, Barney
- How: Family statement: “He just went to sleep and didn’t wake up”
- Where shared: Justin’s Instagram tribute
- Reactions: Tributes from fellow comedians and fans
The Tribute
In a short but deeply felt Instagram post, Moorhouse wrote that he, Barney’s mother, stepmother and extended family are “beside ourselves with grief.” He added: “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.”
The Legacy
Justin Moorhouse is best known for his work across British comedy and television. Key highlights of his career include:
- Phoenix Nights — played Young Kenny in Peter Kay’s acclaimed comedy series.
- Looking For Eric — appeared in the Ken Loach film alongside Eric Cantona.
- Coronation Street — portrayed Dean Upton between 2014 and 2015.
Social Proof: Reactions and Tributes
Friends and colleagues flooded the post with condolences. Comedian Marcus Brigstocke wrote: “We are sending you all the love in the world my friend. I cannot begin to imagine how hard each minute feels right now.” John Bishop added: “Justin this is so heartbreaking. I remember the kind fun little boy who grew to be a man to be proud of.” Fans echoed those sentiments, sending messages of support, flowers and private condolences as the family asked for privacy while they grieve.
This article is published with respect to the family’s loss and is based on Justin Moorhouse’s public Instagram statement.
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