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Ray Quinn says baby boy was 'born sleeping'
The actor and singer said he hopes sharing the news will help other couples
Singer and actor Ray Quinn has spoken of the "heartbreaking" loss of his baby son, Rio, who was stillborn.
The former Brookside actor said his son Rio was "born sleeping" on 20 August at Liverpool Women's University Hospital.
Quinn said his son was a "beautiful boy" as he paid tribute on his Instagram page.
He said: "No words will ever be enough, just a lot of indescribable feelings."
Ray Quinn shared the picture of his wife and baby boy, Rio, on social media
Quinn married dance teacher Emily Fletcher in October 2023.
His statement on social media continued: "The last few weeks have been a lot but our saving grace has been each other."
The X-Factor star thanked staff at Liverpool Women's Hospital for their care. He said it had been "the most heartbreaking week of our lives" but that medical staff had helped make "special memories with our boy to keep forever".
The couple have also talked about the loss on their YouTube channel The Quinns.