Country singer Granger Smith’s three-year-old son drowned in the family’s backyard swimming pool, a rep for the star confirmed Thursday.
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Smith shared the ‘unthinkable’ news on Twitter and Instagram and said that ‘despite doctor’s best efforts’ River Kelly ‘was unable to be revived’ following the ‘tragic accident’ at their home in Georgetown, Texas.
If the Boot Fits singer said he and wife Amber ‘made the decision to say our last goodbyes and donate his organs so that other children will be given a second chance at life’.
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He wrote: ‘Our family is devastated and heartbroken, but we take solace in knowing he is with his Heavenly Father.
‘Riv was special. Everyone that met him knew that immediately. The joy he brought to our lives cannot be expressed and his light will be forever in our hearts.
If there are words to say more, I cannot find them in this moment. Love the ones close to you. There has never been a more difficult moment for us than this.’
People first reported the cause of death, citing a representative for Smith.
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The family’s announcement was met with an outpouring of love and support from members of the music industry including fellow country stars and fathers Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean.
‘Many prayers. So Sorry,’ Bryan posted in the comments.
Aldean wrote: ‘I can’t imagine what y’all are going thru. Praying for u and ur family brother. We are heartbroken for u guys.’
Father-to-be Kane Brown also sent his love, telling Smith: ‘I’m here for you if you need anything at all bro just hit me up.’
Maren Morris wrote: ‘I am so, so sorry. Thinking of you and your family at this time.’
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| Country Singer., Granger Smith 3Yrs-Old-Son Drowns To Death In Their Backyard Pool. |
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| Country Singer., Granger Smith 3Yrs-Old-Son Drowns To Death In Their Backyard Pool. |