Terrible news today that five-year-old Oscar Knox from Belfast has passed away from cancer. Oscar had been battling neuroblastoma since he was two.
Oscar captured the hearts of many people during his brave battle with the disease. None more so than boxer Paddy Barnes, who he called out and also attacked his house with snowballs in two lovely, funny videos.
Oscar was also a huge Celtic fan and the club was among those who paid tribute to him today.
RIP @Wee_Oscar one of the nicest and strongest fighting kids il ever come across, so sad really is.
— Paddy Barnes (@paddyb_ireland) May 9, 2014
Waking up to hear horrible news that @Wee_Oscar has passed away! R.I.P wee man such a strong inspirational character 4 everyone:( #TeamOscar
— Michael Conlan (@mickconlan11) May 9, 2014
An inspiration to everyone for his courage, bravery & incredible spirit. Rest in Peace, Oscar. @Wee_Oscar pic.twitter.com/Su34STvbmk
— Celtic Football Club (@celticfc) May 9, 2014
Still one of the best pictures ever. RIP Oscar Knox. pic.twitter.com/YngZVUZjht — Declan McGuinness (@carfenian) May 9, 2014
Such a shame about Oscar Knox. The epic battle to keep one small child alive showed us mankind at its very very best.
— Joe Brolly (@JoeBrolly1993) May 9, 2014
Thoughts with the Knox family today, devastating news to hear of the passing of @Wee_Oscar. The man upstairs needed a hero to help him out — Philip Jordan (@PhilipJordan7) May 9, 2014
Thoughts are with the family of Oscar Knox who has sadly passed away. A truly brave young man. RIP.
— RangersMedia (@RangersMedia) May 9, 2014
God bless @Wee_Oscar.Have a son the same age.Heartbreaking to say the least#hero — Benny Coulter (@Coulter12Benny) May 9, 2014
Neil Lennon speaking to the media about the sad passing of brave Bhoy @Wee_Oscar :"Heard the news last night, a tragedy." (MH)
— Celtic Football Club (@celticfc) May 9, 2014
SB on sad passing of @Wee_Oscar "Not nice news. All the lads have seen him and just feel for his family and wish them all the best." (MH)
— Celtic Football Club (@celticfc) May 9, 2014
@Wee_Oscar absolutely heartbroken to hear the very sad news. What an inspiration to us all. Thoughts are with the family RIP wee man
— Carl Frampton (@RealCFrampton) May 9, 2014
Rest in Peace @Wee_Oscar. #Inspirational
— Steven McDonnell (@Killeavy13) May 9, 2014
@Wee_Oscar your courage has been inspirational, the bravest little boy I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. Rest in peace little man
— Joe Ledley (@joe16led) May 9, 2014
