Russell Howard has been making headlines for his heartbreaking account of losing his baby hours after birth. Let's meet his wife and take a look at what happened.
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Add BollywoodShaadis on GoogleRussell Howard recently got candid about one of the most heartbreaking chapters of his life. He revealed that he and his wife, Cerys Morgan, lost their second child, Felix, earlier in 2026. The couple had not announced that they were expecting another baby and chose to grieve privately.
However, now, after taking some time to grieve the loss, Russell Howard has revealed that they have decided to honor their little one's memory by starting a foundation called The Felix Foundation. As the couple tries to find meaning in their child's death, let's meet Howard's wife, Cerys Morgan, and take a look at what happened to Felix.
Cerys Morgan is an NHS doctor who specializes in geriatrics. While Russell Howard shines in the spotlight, Morgan keeps herself away from the limelight. Throughout their relationship, she has maintained a relatively private life despite her husband being a well-known comedian and television personality. While Howard is known for his work in the entertainment industry, he has previously highlighted Morgan's medical career as a reason he rarely makes her the subject of his comedy.
In one memorable comment about his wife, Russell Howard explained why he avoids talking about Cerys Morgan in his stand-up material, saying, "She has a proper job, and I am a clown." While Morgan stays away from the spotlight, their love story is not something their fans are strangers to. According to reports, they have been together for over two decades and first met around 2004.
While the details are not known, reports have alleged that Cerys Morgan and Russell Howard were first introduced through the comedian's sister, Kerry. They instantly felt a spark between them and began dating that year in 2004. Morgan and Howard stayed together for around 15 years before getting married. Their lengthy relationship brewed away from the public eye, with Howard rarely offering glimpses into their life as a couple.
Even though Russell Howard chose to keep the details private, he confirmed their engagement in 2018. After years of dating and a year of being engaged, Howard and Morgan tied the knot in June 2019, in a ceremony in London. The wedding was an intimate affair attended by family and friends, keeping with the couple's preference for privacy.
Russell Howard and Cerys Morgan welcomed their first son in 2024. However, in keeping with their preference for privacy, they continue to keep him out of the limelight. The couple has not shared any details about their son. Nonetheless, Howard once reflected on becoming a father and shared his experience, calling it a major change in his everyday life. He was quoted as saying:
"I love being a parent. It's the best thing in the world, and yet it's tough. Six months ago my evenings would have been spent getting ready to go out and perform in front of a thousand people, but now evenings find me sitting on the sofa watching TV with my son on my chest."
Two years after welcoming their first child, Russell Howard and Cerys Morgan welcomed their second son, Felix. However, their time together was cut short. On September 4, 2026, Howard revealed that Felix had died shortly after birth. Sharing the news on Instagram, the comedian wrote, "Earlier this year, our family changed forever when our beautiful baby boy, Felix, died shortly after birth." He expressed his gratitude towards the hospital staff who supported him and Morgan.
One of the most emotional parts of Russell Howard's statement was his description of the time he and Morgan were able to spend with Felix after his death. He explained that Felix was placed in a cool cot, allowing him and Cerys Morgan to spend some time with him. He was quoted as saying:
"During our time in hospital, Felix was placed in a cool cot, which meant that my wife and I were able to spend precious hours with our beautiful boy. We could hold him, talk to him and tell him just how much we loved him."
Following the heartbreaking experience, Russell Howard and Cerys Morgan have established The Felix Foundation to honor their son's memory. According to Howard, the foundation's main objective will be to support parents, siblings and other family members affected by miscarriage, premature birth, stillbirth, neonatal death and related suffering.
Russell Howard said the couple were overwhelmed by the care they received and wanted to help other families facing similar circumstances. He shared that the foundation will support specialist bereavement training for healthcare professionals, as well as resources, equipment, and dedicated spaces within hospitals, maternity, and neonatal units. A part of the post read:
"Providing or funding dedicated rooms, facilities, equipment and resources within hospitals, maternity units, neonatal units and other appropriate healthcare settings, supporting the care, wellbeing and dignity of babies and their families."
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