GLADIATORS star Steel has issued a poignant final message to baby son Leo after his tragic death at 13 days old.
The BBC personality, whose real name is Zack George, 34, uploaded his words to Stories after this week.
, at just 23 weeks, and passed away 13 days later.
announced the news with a picture showing him and his wife Samantha holding their little one.
He 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 brought so much positivity to the world with the short time you were with us and we felt that positivity in abundance, we thank you all so much for that.”
Zackadded: “Although you were only with us for a short time, you brought us a lifetime of love. Thank you for letting us know that YOU had had enough of this fight. We will forever be grateful that we didn’t have to make that decision for you.”
“Leo our lion, we love you more than you will ever know.
“Rest easy our little boy.”
Now the e star has offered further poignant words dedicated to the late tot.
He uploaded a snap showing the little family sharing a cuddle with the words: “We will see you again baby boy.”
He added a lion and red love heart Emoji icon.
The CrossFit athlete then posted a reel showing him tenderly stroking the tot's head.
SHOW SUPPORT
Zack and his partner have now been supported with
Strictly star Montell Douglas, known as Fire, shared a message which read: “RIP baby Leo. Thoughts and prayers are with you both.”
Ella-Mae Rayner, known as Comet, shared: “Cannot even begin to imagine what you must be going through. Sending you both all the love and strength in the world. We are all here for you.”
Jodie Ounsley, who is Fury, wrote: “My heart genuinely breaks for you both, sending big hugs.”
‘s ex , who lost her own daughter Azaylia, added: “My heart feels your pain I’m so so sorry for your loss, please be gentle with yourselves and your baby Leo will always be shining bright guiding you as your guardian angel. all my love.”
Zack shared the news that Leo had been born early just three days ago.
He posted on Instagram: “Our Precious Boy Leo George.
“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 never truly know how quickly your life can be turned upside down but one thing we do know is that you are one hell of a strong boy and you are already defying the odds.”
He concluded his post with: “Tiny, fragile and fighting.”
