A-list Hollywood star’s son dies at just 33
Gary Sinise, known for his A-list Hollywood movie roles, has shared that his son has passed away at the age of 33.
The 68-year-old announced that McCanna “Mac” Sinise passed away on January 5th after a five-and-a-half year battle with chordoma, a rare form of cancer.
The Gary Sinise Foundation took to Instagram to share a picture of Mac with the caption, “In Honour & Memory of McCanna ‘Mac’ Sinise 1990-2024.”
In a message shared on the Gary Sinise Foundation website, Sinise opened up about the devastating loss of his son.
“Like any family experiencing such a loss, we are heartbroken and have been managing as best we can,” he wrote.
“As parents, it is so difficult losing a child. My heart goes out to all who have suffered a similar loss, and to anyone who has lost a loved one. We’ve all experienced it in some way. Over the years I have met so many families of our fallen heroes. It’s heartbreaking, and it’s just damn hard."
“Our family’s cancer fight lasted for 5 ½ years, and it became more and more challenging as time went on. While our hearts ache at missing him, we are comforted in knowing that Mac is no longer struggling, and inspired and moved by how he managed it.”
“He fought an uphill battle against a cancer that has no cure, but he never quit trying,” Sinise went on."
Sinise shared his story because he and his family “hope to shine a little bit of light on what has been a difficult time.”
“Mac was truly a light for all of us,” he added. "An incredible inspiration to those who knew and loved him, he faced his battle with grace, courage, and love. Even with one setback after another, he never stopped living and learning, creating, and giving, and loving."
He continued, “Thank you, Mac. You will live in our hearts forever. We were blessed to have you in our lives as son, brother, and friend … and we will miss you and love you for eternity.”
Gary Sinise, who has won an Emmy, a Golden Globe and a Tony, is known for his role as Lieutenant Dan in Forrest Gump, as well as his roles in Apollo 13 and The Green Mile, and TV shows such as CSI: NY.
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