Ryan Reynolds Surprises 8-Year-Old Cancer Patient in Boston Hospital — and FaceTimes Hugh Jackman!

Mar. 15, 2025

Ryan Reynolds visits 8-year-old Nash.Photo:Jeffrey Andree/Mass General for Children

Jeffrey Andree/Mass General for Children

Ryan Reynoldsdelivered quite the superhero surprise to an 8-year-old cancer patient in Boston.

After entering the room with a bag of goodies, Reynolds, 47, shook an excited Nash’s hand and the two bonded over a decorated Deadpool mask, with Reynolds telling Nash about the work he does with theSickKids Foundation.

The actor andfather of fourwent on to praise Nash’s strength, telling him, “Everything you’ve gone through, that is a lot for an 8-year-old kid to shoulder. I hope you know that.”

“You’ve got what’s called mettle … grit,” Reynolds continued. “Everything you’re going through today, I promise you, it’s gonna be incredibly useful.”

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After the two shared a hug, they FaceTimed Reynolds’Deadpool & Wolverinecostar and real-life close friendHugh Jackman.

Nash’s mother Angie Poirer shared a collection of photos from the sweet visit, as well as a video of Reynolds and Nash’sFaceTime with Jackman, 55.

“Loved this moment. 💕When Ryan’s BFF Hugh Jackman happens to call during your visit, you get a bonus FaceTime with WOLVERINE! 😮,” Poirer captioned the latter clip.

During the FaceTime, Reynolds told Jackman, “I’m at a Boston hospital with a kid named Nash. He’s the coolest kid you’ll ever meet, and he’s going towatchDeadpool & Wolverinesoon.”

“And he probably doesn’t even know who you are!” Reynolds joked.

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Ryan Reynolds visits 8-year-old Nash.Jeffrey Andree/Mass General for Children

Poirer wrote alongsideher photo post, “Today was a fairytale. 💛,” adding, “Fun fact: Ryan Reynolds and I have followed each other on Twitter for years. Sent him a pic of Nash’s custom ‘Deadpool’ radiation mask, he replied he wanted to come meet him in Boston.”

“We kept it a surprise for Nash,” she concluded of her son, who has a rare form of cancer calledrhabdomyosarcoma. “Thank you for this memory Ryan!❤️”

Ina repost ofPoirer’s photo gallery, Reynolds wrote in his own caption on X, “Massive thanks to the medical staff at@mghfcfor devoting your life to this work. Ffs, I know it isn’t easy.”

He went on to say he wishes “every kid needing treatment got it here. And I wish every parent with a sick kid could put their kid in hands this capable.”

“Nash, you’re the best. Love you, pal,” Reynolds concluded.

source: people.com