Forrest
Gump star Gary Sinise shared the heartbreaking news of his son’s passing
on the Gary Sinise Foundation‘s website and his Instagram page,
revealing that the 33-year-old McCanna Anthony “Mac” Sinise lost his battle to
cancer.
Mac
was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer known as Chordoma on August 8, 2018,
just three months after his mother was diagnosed with stage three breast
cancer.
However,
as his mother Moira’s treatment was successful, Mac’s condition only worsened
over time, gradually robbing him of his mobility.
Gary
expressed his immense grief for the loss of his loving son.
“Like
any family experiencing such a loss, we are heartbroken and have been managing
as best we can. 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,”
the heartbroken actor wrote.
“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.”
A
number of celebrities posted messages of support for Gary and his family on
Instagram.
“We
are so sorry Gary. You & your family are deeply loved by so many,” wrote
Angie Harmon. “We are all praying for you. Love you so very much.”
Alyssa
Milano, meanwhile, posted: “I’m so sorry, Gary. I’m praying for your family.
And sending you love and strength.”
Mac’s
life was a fulfilling one. He joined the Gary
Sinise Foundation as an assistant manager of education and outreach
and pursued his passion for music until the very end. He performed alongside his
father in the Lt. Dan Band as a drummer.
Since
his diagnosis, Mac had undergone five spine surgeries and was left paralyzed
from his waist down, but he never stopped doing what he loved; making music.
Just before his passing, he had completed work on an album Resurrection
& Revival.
Mac
studied songwriting and composition at the University of Southern California
from where he graduated.
Gary
said that the family is ensuring Mac’s album, Mac Sinise: Resurrection and
Revival, is released and pressed on vinyl.
Mac
was laid to rest on January 5.
We
are so sorry for Gary Sinise loss. Our thoughts and prayers go to him and his
family during this time of grief.
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