Aussie actress reveals baby son has been diagnosed with a brain tumour
Former Neighbours star Erin McNaught and her partner Stasi Kotaras have revealed their baby son, Obi, has been diagnosed with a large brain tumour.
McNaught, 43, shared the heartbreaking news on social media.
'For the last few weeks we have noticed a rapid decline in Obi's behaviour and happiness,' McNaught said of her eight-month-old son.
'He was having problems eating, sleeping and most recently, keeping his head straight.'
McNaught and Kotaras took Obi to hospital where an MRI led to the tumour being diagnosed. Model Erin McNaught has revealed her young son has been diagnosed with a brain tumour in heartbreaking announcement on Instagram. Credit: Instagram
'About 6pm Tuesday we met with a neurosurgeon who broke the heartbreaking news that Obi has a large tumour on the right side of his brain,' McNaught said.
'We are absolutely shattered and the last few days have been our hardest days.
'Our team at Queensland Children's Hospital have been incredible and we remain hopeful that we can remove the mass and get Obi healthy and happy, pending the results.
'We have a long and difficult road ahead us but are so lucky to have our family and friends' support at this time and we're keeping focused on getting our little boy back.' Obi at the hospital. Credit: Instagram partner Stasi Kotaras and Obi. Credit: Instagram
McNaught, who has also appeared in SAS Australia, has two other children with UK rapper Example, real name Elliot John Gleave, who offered his support to his ex.
'You got this,' Example wrote. in reply to McNaught's post.
Melbourne-based psycho-sexologist Chantelle Otten also commented, saying: 'Oh, my heart just dropped. Sending love and strength.
'Heartbreaking, he will pull through, kids are tougher than we realise! Sending thoughts and prayers and absolute positive vibes for you all.'
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