HEARTBREAKING tributes have been paid to a two-year-old boy who died suddenly in his sleep.
Sebastian Griffiths, two, passed away at home in Treorchy, South Wales, on August 3 – with his parents Louise and Nathan, and siblings Brooklyn, eight, and Jessica, 16, devastated by the loss.
The tragic tot was described as the family’s “little prince“.
He had been playing and didn’t show any signs of illness prior to his death.
Mum Louise told WalesOnline: “He was so funny, comical and bubbly. He had just started saying more words.”
She explained that Sebastian had previously suffered from high temperature seizures which occurred during bouts of mild illness, but was otherwise healthy.
Louise had previously been in touch with a medical specialist but said prior to the toddler’s death he hadn’t shown any signs of illness, and had been playing happily prior to being put to bed.
She said: “He was jumping up and down playing in the cot before he went to sleep.
“That’s what’s so shocking. There were no signs that he was unwell or anything.”
Louise was unable to wake up her son the following morning.
Sebastian’s medical cause of death is yet to be established.
Family friend Nicola Hughes set up at GoFundMe crowdfunder to raise money for Sebastian’s funeral.
She wrote on the page: “No parent should ever have to plan their child’s funeral.
“Sebastian was a precious little soul — a true prince — and he deserves a farewell filled with love, dignity, and care.
“Right now, his heartbroken family needs our help.
“Funeral costs are a huge burden during a time when all they should be doing is grieving and remembering their little baby boy.”
You can support the family here.
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