A ‘beautiful’ three-year-old boy has tragically died from a rare form of cancer just days before he was due to celebrate his fourth birthday.
Morgan Ridler, from Gorseinon near Swansea, was diagnosed with adreno cortical carcinoma at just two years old in October 2021.
Doctors told his family the cancer had spread rapidly and tragically Morgan died Wednesday – days before his fourth birthday on 7 July.
His death came just days after a community in Wales held a 7,000-vehicle strong parade in support of him.
A heartbreaking tribute on the Morgan’s army Instagram account posted this morning reads: ‘MORGAN GARETH JOHN RIDLER. 07.07.2019 – 28.06.2023.
‘Our beautiful boy started on his next great adventure at approximately 5.30am this morning. He was peaceful and comfortable with his family around him.
‘Although it was faster than we could ever have anticipated, Morgan was in control at the very end, knowing he was safe and we were with him.
‘No more pain now, you fought so hard for so long, you always smiled regardless, you always laughed, you always loved.
‘Although I wish this never happened to us I know that we are better people for having known and loved you. You’ve taught us to be more and love more.’In us you have inspired more love than I ever thought possible, you’ve created power for good and we are so grateful for you.
‘Our Morgs. Our Squishy.’Thousands of local people including the Hell’s Angels and an entire marching band rallied in support of Morgan.
Local roads were cleared of traffic as lines of motorbikes passed by the house from which Morgan lay watching in a garden outside.
Colourful bunting was also draped across the street as curbs and walls were painted in rainbow colours to mark the parade and pay tribute to the toddler.
A person dressed as Spider-Man even delivered a gift to Morgan as he lay smiling in the sun.
The heart-warming tribute saw a convoy of 7,000 vehicles pass through the Welsh town as locals showed their support.
Morgan’s mother Ms Ridler had said: ‘Last week Morgan was given two weeks to live after a 20 month battle with a rare cancer.
‘The childhood cancer ward on which he was treated is called rainbow ward, as rainbows always come after storms.’
