Overview
- Ray Quinn announced on social media that his baby son Rio was born sleeping on 20 August 2026, sharing a hospital photo and a short tribute.
- The Quinns say a 20-week scan had been normal but a later scan at about six months showed no heartbeat and that a tight knot in the umbilical cord caused the stillbirth.
- They have released a YouTube/podcast episode in which they discuss the loss in more detail and say they chose to go public to raise awareness and support others.
- The couple described how they told their children, used books and wool keepsakes to help them feel connected to Rio, and thanked Liverpool Women’s Hospital staff and the Honeysuckle Bereavement Service for their care.
- Friends, fans and fellow celebrities have offered condolences online and the Quinns highlighted available bereavement helplines as part of their message to families affected by baby loss.