Country star Granger Smith reveals 3-year-old son, River, has died after a 'tragic accident'
Country singer-songwriter Granger Smith, shared a heartbreaking statement on social media, saying his youngest son, 3-year-old River, has died. The 'Backroad Song' crooner also posted an old picture of him sitting at a table with River, his arms wrapped around his little one. The exact cause of death has not been revealed, but the family decided to donate River's organs to give other children 'a second chance at life.'
Granger Smith and his wife, Amber, received support from the country music community after the couple revealed their son River, 3, died after a "tragic accident."
The country music singer-songwriter shared the tragic news about his son in a heartbreaking message on Thursday.
"I have to deliver unthinkable news. We’ve lost our youngest son, River Kelly Smith," Smith wrote. "Following a tragic accident, and despite doctor’s best efforts, he was unable to be revived.
His fellow country artists commented on his Instagram post as well as on Twitter.
"I’m here for you if you need anything at all bro just hit me up," Kane Brown wrote.
"I am so, so sorry. Thinking of you and your family at this time," Maren Morris shared.
Josh Abbott wrote: "Brother I’m in tears. I’m so sorry. I can’t imagine what this hurt feels like. I just want to hug you man."
"So so sorry. Love to you all ..." said Morgan Evans.
Carly Pearce said: "Granger I am so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family."
Jason Aldean shared: "I cant imagine what y’all are going thru. Praying for u and ur family brother. We are heartbroken for u guys."
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