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Gladiators Star Steel and Wife Samantha George Announce Heartbreaking Loss of Newborn Son
In a deeply sorrowful announcement, Zack “Steel” George from Gladiators and his wife Samantha have shared the tragic passing of their newborn son, Leo. Born prematurely at just 23 weeks, baby Leo, whose parents affectionately nicknamed him “the lion” for his valiant fight for life, sadly passed away a few days after his birth. The couple had been candidly sharing updates with their supporters regarding their son’s health journey online.
Premature Arrival and Courageous Fight
The couple, known to their fans as Samantha and Steel (real name Zack George), had been keeping followers informed about their newborn son’s condition via social media. On Tuesday, April 8th, they revealed the heartbreaking news of Leo’s death, celebrating his incredible strength during his brief life. In their poignant Instagram post, Zack and Samantha expressed: “Your mummy brought you into this world and your daddy held you as you departed. Leo… you demonstrated to us the authentic meaning of resilience, and we are immensely proud of you.”
They continued, “You infused the world with so much positivity in your short time with us, a positivity we felt in abundance. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone for that. Even though your time with us was brief, you gifted us a lifetime of love.”
A Parent’s Love and Letting Go
In their moving message, Samantha and Zack further added, “Thank you for letting us know that YOU had reached the end of your fight. We will be eternally thankful that we were spared from having to make that agonizing decision for you. Leo our lion, our love for you surpasses all measure. Rest peacefully, our precious boy.”
Details of Leo’s Birth
Baby Leo entered the world last week, weighing a mere two pounds. Zack had previously shared the unexpected news online, posting: “Our Precious Boy Leo George [heart emoji].”
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He elaborated in the earlier post: “You were expected to remain within mummy’s tummy, but instead, you made your entrance into the world on March 26th, 2025, at just 23 weeks gestation, weighing 1 pound 8 ounces.”
Zack poignantly added, “One never truly anticipates how rapidly life can change, but one certainty is that you are an incredibly strong little boy and were already defying expectations.”
“Tiny, Fragile and Fighting”
In his emotionally charged post announcing Leo’s premature birth, Zack simply wrote: “Tiny, fragile and fighting,” reflecting his son’s brave struggle. Following the devastating announcement of Leo’s passing, an outpouring of support flooded the comments section, with friends and fans sharing expressions of love and condolences with the grieving family online.
Outpouring of Support
Messages of sympathy and love poured in from well-wishers. One commenter wrote: “Sending all our love, stay strong guys,” while another added: “Words cannot express our heartache, wishing you and your family nothing but love and peace during this difficult time! Leo the legend.”
A third person shared: “Sending all our love your way! I am so sorry,” and a fourth echoed: “I’m so sorry, sending you all so much love and healing.” Another commenter chimed in with: “So sorry for your loss. Thoughts are with you and your family.”
Support for Bereaved Parents
If you have been affected by this story, advice and support can be found at childbereavementuk.org or you can call them on 0800 02 888 40.