BBC Gladiators Steel star shares heartbreaking death | UK News

Gladiators star Steel and his spouse Samantha have introduced the heartbreaking death of their son Leo, who was born at 23 weeks previous. The couple welcomed their son into the world simply a few days in the past and determined to call his Leo the lion, because of his corrageous battle to reside regardless of being born prematurely.

Samantha and Steel – whose actual title is Zack George – had been updating their loyal legion of followers about their son’s health online. But on Tuesday (April 8), they shared the tragic loss of their new child son, praising his “true definition of strength” in his short life. In a post shared on Instagram, Zack and Samantha wrote: “Your mummy brought you into this world and your daddy held you as you left. Leo… you showed us what the true definition of strength is and we are so proud of you.

“You introduced a lot positivity to the world with the short time you had been with us and we felt that positivity in abundance, we thanks all a lot for that. Although you had been solely with us for a short time, you introduced us a lifetime of love.”

They added: “Thank you for letting us know that YOU had had enough of this battle. We will eternally be grateful that we did not should make that call for you. Leo our lion, we love you more than you’ll ever know. Rest simple out little boy.”

Baby Leo was born last week weighin just two pounds. In a post at the time, Zack shared the surprising news online. He wrote: “Our Precious Boy Leo George [heart emoji].

“You should still be tucked up inside mummy’s tummy but instead you entered the world on the 26th March 2025 at just 23 weeks weighing 1 pound 8 ounces.

“You by no means actually know how rapidly your life could be turned upside down however one factor we do know is that you’re one hell of a robust boy and you might be already defying the percentages.”

In the emotional post, he simply penned: “Tiny, fragile and preventing” in response to his brave son continuing to fight. Following their devastating update, friends and fans have flooded to the coments to share their love and send their sympathies to the family online.

One user penned: “Sending all of the love, keep robust guys” while another added: “Can’t think about your heartache, wishing you and your loved ones nothing however love and peace all through this time! Leo the legend.”

A third wrote: “Sending all our love your method! I’m so sorry” as a fourth echoed: “I’m so sorry, I’m sending you all so mych love and therapeutic. ” A fifth chimed in with: “So sorry in your loss. Thoughts with you and your loved ones.”

If you have been affected by this story, advice and support can be found at childbereavementuk.org or you possibly can call them on 0800 02 888 40.