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Daily Mail
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
The heartbreaking moment actress Clare McCann shares a last tender kiss with her young son's coffin as she farewells him after he was bullied to death at school
Australian actress Clare McCann has farewelled her 13-year-old son after he took his own life following months of relentless bullying at school. Atreyu McCann was remembered as a creative and generous soul at a moving ceremony at Waverley's Mary Immaculate Church in Sydney 's eastern suburbs on Monday. Friends and family packed the catholic church to watched in solemn silence as footage played of the teen playing music, dancing, and standing proudly beside his mother at red carpet events. Mourners, all dressed in black, were told that, like his mother, best known for her starring role in the Channel V series Blog Party, Atreyu had artistic aspirations. In his short career, Atreyu played roles in the US documentary series Deadly Women and Benefited, a scripted drama written and directed by his mother. Friends and family wiped away tears as Ms McCann approached the pulpit, letting out a long, shaky breath before sharing stories of her 'best friend'. 'You were the most intelligent, funniest and talented person I've ever known,' she said as her voice struggled to contain her emotion. 'When you were little, you told me you came to my window when I was little [and] you picked me as your mummy and then you said you would leave me one day. 'That you would always love me. I will always love you, I will always miss you, and I will fight for your justice and I will make you proud.' Atreyu died at their Sydney home after enduring two months of abuse, harassment and threats from fellow students beginning in his first week of high school, she said. 'They tried to dim his light,' his mother said. 'One often told him, "You're not him," any time he tried to speak and be funny. 'He became withdrawn and moody and refused to return to school.' Ms McCann promised to find justice for her son whose legacy she hoped would inspire schools to do more to intervene in bullying. 'I'm sorry if I failed you. I'm sorry if I loved you too much, made you too gentle,' she said while looking down upon her son's flower-laden coffin. Parish priest father Bernie Thomas led the church in a prayer before approaching Ms McCann and telling her she had nothing to apologise for. Mr Thomas remembered Atreyu, whose TikTok profile bore the description: 'God First', as a gentle, devout soul. Just as she had entered the church, Ms McCann again led her son's coffin out into the bright, late-morning light to the sound of bagpipers. Friends and family watched on as his coffin was raised once again into the hearse before a framed photograph of her son with short hair, dressed in a black suit. She repeatedly kissed his photograph while sharing her last tearful words. Ms McCann unsuccessfully led an attempt to raise the $300,000 needed to cryogenically preserve Atreyu's body in hopes scientific advances may one day bring him back. She had only seven days to raise the money, a deadline she would fail to meet. 'I will miss our walks, I will miss dancing with you. I will miss watching our favourite shows. I will miss your funny noises, I will miss our cuddles at night time. 'And I will forever mourn not being able to watch you learn and become a father - but you will become a father to all of the children that are saved in your name. 'You are the love of my life.'
News.com.au
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
‘World knows his name': Australian actress Clare McCann's vow at 13yo son's funeral
Videos of Atreyu McCann jumping on a trampoline, riding a horse, balancing on a skateboard, plucking violin strings and cuddling his favourite animals — experiences that shaped his rich tapestry of childhood — played one last time on Monday morning as loved ones said their final goodbye. The 13-year-old Sydney boy was farewelled in a funeral service at Mary Immaculate Church in Waverley this morning after last month taking his own life. Mourners dressed in all black fought back tears as they watched footage of Atreyu cuddling his mum, actress Clare McCann, and whispering 'I love you', singing her songs and proudly posing in his black suit and bow tie arm in arm at her red carpet events. After a deep, long breath Atreyu's mum stood in front of the coffin that was covered in sunflowers, and spoke to the congregation about her boy, and 'best mate' who she named after the hero in The NeverEnding Story. He was the boy who was 'looking so forward' to starting mainstream high school until bullies 'dimmed his light', she said. Clare found Atreyu's lifeless body in his bedroom on May 23 this year. The broken mother vowed to fight for justice and make her son proud. 'I'm sorry if I failed you. I'm sorry if I loved you too much and made you too gentle,' she said through tears. Clare, a Sydney actress, said her son was excited to start year 7 at South Sydney High School. 'Upon starting high school he was singled out and bullied by some kids who were jealous of him,' she said. 'They tried to dim his light.' He became withdrawn and moody and refused to return to school. His mum tried to help him get better but on the tragic night in May all hope was lost. 'He wanted them to know the pain he went through,' Atreyu's mum revealed. After launching a failed campaign to have Atreyu's body preserved, Clare instead farewelled her son at this morning's Catholic service. She vowed to dedicate her life to campaigning against bullying. 'Now the world knows his name, his story and his message,' she said. 'Atreyu you saved me from the nothingness, you brought my life indescribable joy when I had none. 'As you grew I revelled in your beauty. I always felt so blessed to have such a beautiful and wonderful boy. You were and will always be my best mate. 'You were the most intelligent, funniest person I have ever known. 'You told me when you were little you came to me and picked me and your mummy. 'I will miss our walks I will kiss dancing with you … I will miss our cuddles at night time and I will forever mourn not being able to watch you grow. 'I love you to the moon and back to infinity and beyond.'
7NEWS
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- 7NEWS
Actress Clare McCann in emotional plea for help to have son's body cryogenically frozen
A Sydney actress has launched a radical bid to have her son's body cryogenically frozen. Atreyu McCann, 13, took his own life last week after what his mum Clare McCann, 32, said was months of relentless, violent bullying at school in NSW. McCann claims no students were suspended or expelled for their treatment of her child, and that she feels completely let down. The Education Department said the school tried to help, but McCann said through tears it did 'nothing'. She believes medical science could one day bring her 'intelligent, kind, sweet' boy back and give him a second chance to live the life he deserved. 'Maybe it might not ever happen, but if there's a chance, you know he deserves this chance,' she told 7NEWS. Australia's only cryogenics facility has agreed to try '100 per cent sure we're not certain. No guarantees, but there's a reasonable probability,' Southern Cryonics' Peter Tsolakides said. As an actress, McCann revealed Tuesday's interview at their favourite walk and surf spot in Maroubra was her hardest ever moment on camera. She says she had to do it to help fight school bullying and to get community support for her dreams for her son. 'I just want to be with him anyway I can and so I'm placing my bets everywhere. I'm doing everything I can,' McCann said. A GoFundMe has been launched to help her reach her $300,000 target. 'We only have one chance left to cryogenically preserve his body within the next seven days,' she said. 'If we miss this window, we lose the chance for any future revival that science may offer. 'This is about hope and justice. Refusing to let my son's story end in silence.' Any money raised above the target will be put towards a national anti-bullying campaign, legal action and 'support for other families impacted by systemic negligence'.
Hindustan Times
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Actress seeks $195,000 to freeze son's body after suicide, says he ‘deserves a second chance'
An Australian actress who recently lost her son to suicide amid bullying at school is not ready to let go and is raising $195,000 to "cryogenically preserve" the teen's body in hopes of reviving him someday. In a GoFundMe appeal, Clare McCann shared that her 13-year-old son, Atreyu McCann, died by suicide on May 23 after enduring months of severe bullying at his public school in New South Wales. She said that she needed to collect the money within seven days, "or the opportunity for him to live again will be lost forever." Unfortunately, she has received only $4,000 so far. "We only have one chance left to cryogenically preserve his body within the next 7 days. If we miss this window, we lose the chance for any future revival that science may offer. This is about hope and justice. Refusing to let my son's story end in silence," she wrote in the appeal. The term refers to a process by which a person's body is frozen and preserved in the hope that one day, with the help of scientific advancement, it can be revived. She claimed that she had talked to her son about the afterlife and cryogenics a few years ago, and the child wanted to do it. 'Over the years, we talked about that that's what we would want to do together, never separate. He deserves a second chance to live the life he wanted," she added She also blamed the teen's school, the Department of Education and Children's Services for failing to intervene as the alleged bullying continued. "I have medical records, psychologist reports, a formal PTSD diagnosis from his doctor, and emails proving I raised the alarm repeatedly. But nothing was done. No one stepped in. And now, my beautiful boy is gone," she wrote. Explaining her vision for the preservation, she stated that the donated money would go towards preservation and transportation of the teen's body, along with legal services needed for the process. The rest of the amount will be used to create a trust in his name and to fund anti-bullying education and reform. (Also read: YouTube CEO on moving to Lucknow in Class 7 after childhood in US: 'I sounded funny')
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Actress Clare McCann pleads for donation as she seeks $196,000 to cryogenically preserve son's body after suicide
An Australian actress has opened up about the devastating loss of her teenage son to suicide and has initiated a fundraiser to have his body cryogenically preserved, with the hope of someday reviving him. Heartbreaking Post on Instagram On Sunday, Clare McCann took to Instagram to announce the heartbreaking news that her 13-year-old son, Atreyu McCann, passed away by suicide on Friday. She called his death her "worst nightmare" and shared that he had taken months of bullying at school. A Mother's Tribute to Her Son The suffering mother shared the heartbreaking news of her son's death with a touching post that included a photo of Atreyu, her child actor son. She wrote, "It's with shattered hearts that we share the passing of my beautiful son, Atreyu McCann." She described him as "the brightest light in my world - kind, creative, and endlessly loved." She added, "Right now, we are grieving a loss that words can't hold. Please give us time and space as we process this unimaginable pain. 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." Revealing the Cause of death On Monday, Clare shared more details, revealing that Atreyu tragically took his own life after enduring "months of relentless bullying." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Dermatologista recomenda: simples truque elimina o fungo facilmente Acabe com os Fungo Undo She has initiated a GoFundMe campaign to raise 300,000 Australian dollars (around 196,000 US dollars) to cryogenically preserve her son's body, hoping that future scientific breakthroughs will allow him to be brought back to life. What Is Cryopreservation? Cryopreservation means keeping living things alive by freezing them at very low temperatures, usually below −80°C or as cold as liquid nitrogen at −196°C, according to a study in Science Direct. The body is stored in a special facility for a long time, hoping that future science will find a way to bring it back to life. Plans for Surplus Funds Known for her lead role in the Channel V series 'Blog Party', the actress stated that if the fundraiser surpasses its goal, the extra money will be directed towards launching a nationwide anti-bullying education and reform campaign, pursuing legal action against the organisations responsible for failing her son, and providing assistance to other families impacted by systemic neglect. Appeal for Donations Clare urgently appealed for donations, explaining that there is only a limited window after death to preserve a body. She stated, "I am a public figure with a national platform, and I will use every resource I have to make sure this never happens again, not just to my son, but to any other child failed by this system. Please help us preserve our beloved Atreyu and give his life the dignity and future that his school stole from him. Share this campaign. Tell his story. And stand with us. We only have 7 days. Please act now." At the time of the update, $3,645 AUD had been raised. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
