The Cuban comedian Limay Blanco took to social media to share a heartfelt message in memory of his late son, who would have celebrated his birthday on August 17. The post, which was shared on his Instagram Account has moved his followers and provoked a wave of support and solidarity.
“Happy birthday, my boy. I don’t even know what to write to you; today is your birthday, but you are not here, you are with God. I just want to say that your whole family misses you. I love you so much, dad,” wrote Limay, expressing the deep pain that has accompanied him since the loss of his son in 2017. He was the second child from Limay Blanco’s first marriage; he has other children from subsequent relationships.
In comments on his own post, the comedian added that he was trying to stay busy to avoid thinking about the sadness, but admitted that it was a very hard day for him: “Today I tried to keep myself entertained as much as possible to avoid thinking about it, but that’s impossible. It’s so sad, so hard. I hope the days pass quickly; every August 17th is a very sad day for me.”
His followers were quick to respond with words of support, sympathy and comfort. “Heaven is celebrating. God has him in his glory.”; “Oh Limay your little angel must be so proud, God has him in his holy glory, blessings.”; “I’m so sorry Limay. Rest in peace your boy,” were some of the comments on his post.
This is not the first time Limay has dedicated a heartfelt post to his son’s birthday: “Wherever you are, happy birthday. Today I looked at this photo and remembered the day you were mad at me for not wanting to dress like that… Dear God, please take good care of my little chubby boy and tell him that his family misses him very much,” he said in 2020.
On August 16, Limay shared another post in honor of his other son, Limaycito’s birthday: “Today, August 16th, is my son Limaycito’s birthday. He lives in the US. I just ask God to protect him a lot and that he has a wonderful day on his birthday. My boy, daddy misses you so much and loves you daddy,” he wrote.
Limay Blanco’s heartfelt tributes: Questions and answers
In light of Limay Blanco’s touching tributes to his late son, many have questions about his family, his grief and how he is dealing with such a difficult loss. Below are some frequently asked questions and their answers.
Who is Limay Blanco?
Limay Blanco is a Cuban comedian known for his work in television and theater. He has a large following on social media.
What happened to Limay Blanco’s son?
Limay Blanco’s son died in 2017. He was the second child from Limay’s first marriage.
How does Limay Blanco deal with the death of his son?
Limay Blanco is coping with his son’s death by staying busy and sharing heartfelt messages on social media to honor his memory.
What kind of support has Limay Blanco received from his followers?
Limay Blanco received an outpouring of support, compassion and comfort from his followers on social media.
