Daniel Coleman, the creator of the popular children’s YouTube series Danny Go!, has announced the death of his 14-year-old son Isaac. The North Carolina-based entertainer shared the news on Instagram on Thursday, expressing his heartbreak and pride in his son.
Isaac was diagnosed with mouth cancer last year and had been undergoing treatment. Coleman had previously revealed that his son was born with Fanconi anaemia, a rare genetic condition, which made a cancer diagnosis a 'near certainty'.
In his tribute, Coleman wrote: 'Oh my sweet boy. There’s so much I want to say, but I don’t know how yet. I already miss you so much, and the pain in my heart is far more than I can process.' He added that Isaac met every challenge with grit and maintained his 'trademark joy'.
Coleman had been documenting Isaac’s treatment journey, including surgery in January to remove the cancer. In February, doctors informed the family that the cancer had progressed to stage three, bordering on stage four. By April, Isaac was receiving hospice care as his energy levels declined.
Coleman, who has nearly five million YouTube subscribers, is also survived by his wife Mindy and their younger son Levi.
