Aussie actress shares heartbreaking news about the death of her actor son: 'The brightest light in my world'
Clare, who is best known for her starring role in the award-winning Channel V series Blog Party, took to Instagram on Saturday to share the devastating news.
Sharing a picture of her young son, a heartbroken Clare said that Atreyu was 'the brightest light' in her world.
'It's with shattered hearts that we share the passing of my beautiful son, Atreyu McCann. He was the brightest light in my world — kind, creative, and endlessly loved,' Clare wrote.
'Right now, we are grieving a loss that words can't hold. Please give us time and space as we process this unimaginable pain.
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Clare continued: 'Thank you to everyone who has supported and loved Atreyu. We'll share more when we're ready. For now, please hold him in your hearts.'
The post, which did not indicate a cause of death was met with a heartfelt outpouring of condolences from Claire's 62,000 followers.
'Sending all my love to you right now, he was a wonderful boy, I'm so sorry for you loss. Take care of yourself,' one follower offered.
Another shared a similar sentiment with: 'Omg Clare, I can't even begin to imagine the grief you're going through!
'My deepest condolences and love and may he rest in eternal peace and love.'
'I'm so sorry to hear of this. I can not at all imagine your pain,' a third shared.
Aside from her role on Channel V's Astra award-winning Blog Party and Clublife, Clare has also enjoyed a career behind the camera.
She was a tutor at the National Institute Of Dramatic Art (NIDA) before staring her own independent film production company Cherry Productions.
Clare is also a founder, program manager and ambassador for the Sydney Women's International Film festival.
She is also currently working as a journalist for Sydney outlet Eastern Suburbs Life.
Atreyu was also following in his mother's footsteps, appearing in the 2019 film Benefitted, which was directed by and also starring his mother.
The burgeoning actor also picked up a role in an episode of true crime series Deadly Women.
He also starred in the short film Black Truck in which he played Josiah, a young boy living with a condition that causes a total lack of colour vision.
The young actor was no stranger to the stage, either, having appeared in numerous productions for the Australian Theatre For Young People.
Atreyu was also frequently spotted with Clare on the red carpet at various film premieres.
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