Divya Seth, Krishan Kumar, Regina King: Celebrities who lost their children in tragic circumstances

The world of entertainment which is often associated with glitz and glamour, is not immune to personal tragedies. From actors to musicians, these celebrities have faced the heartbreaking loss of their child and bravely spoke about dealing with grief. Here, we recount the stories of Divya Seth, Krishan Kumar, Regina King, and others who have endured unbearable tragedies.

Renowned actor Divya Seth Shah, known for her work in popular TV shows like "Hum Log" and films like "Dil Dhadakne Do," announced the tragic passing of her daughter, Mihika Shah, on August 5. Mihika, who was in her twenties, reportedly passed away after suffering a seizure following a fever. In a heartfelt Facebook post, Divya and her husband Siddharth Shah shared their grief and announced a prayer meeting to honour Mihika's memory.

Tishaa Kumar, daughter of '90s actor Krishan Kumar and co-owner of T-Series, succumbed to cancer at the age of 21. She was the granddaughter of composer Ajit Singh and niece of Bhushan Kumar. Despite receiving treatment in Germany, Tishaa met her untimely demise and was laid to rest last month in a funeral ceremony in Mumbai. Her family requested privacy as they grieve this profound loss.

Nick Cannon broke down on tv when he announced the demise of his infant son Zen, whom he shared with model Alyssa Scott. The little one was diagnosed with brain cancer at just two months old. Zen passed away at 6 months of age. Cannon went all out to be by his baby's side and even posed for a photo shoot that he later shared online and wrote, "We knew that the transition was coming. It happened a lot faster than we thought, but even that last weekend I kind of knew, ‘This is going to be the last weekend.'"

In 2022, actor Tim Roth announced the demise of his 25-year-old son, Cormac, who passed away after losing his battle to germ cell cancer. Roth, along with his wife Nikki and their son Hunter, released a statement expressing their grief and honored Cormac's courageous battle. "He fought with incredible bravery for the past year, and maintained his wicked wit and humour to the very end," read the moving statement.

Regina King's son Ian tragically passed away in 2022. He allegedly died by suicide. Months after his demise, the Oscar-winning actress, in a candid interview spoke about the enduring guilt and pain she felt over her son's decision to end his life. "When a parent loses a child, you still wonder, ‘What could I have done so that wouldn’t have happened?'" she said. While coming to terms with his loss, she said, "I respect and understand that he didn’t want to be here anymore."

King also shared her anger and struggle with her son's absence but also noted the importance of honouring his memory and the profound impact he continues to have on her life.

Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo and his partner Georgina Rodriguez shared with fans around the world, their immense sorrow when one of their newborn twins, a son named Angel, passed away in April 2022. The couple shared their grief on Instagram, in a post that read, “It is with our deepest sadness we have to announce that our baby boy has passed away. It is the greatest pain that any parent can feel." The couple also wrote that the birth of their baby girl Bella gave them "the strength to live this moment with some hope and happiness.”

John Travolta and Kelly Preston endured the tragic loss of their son Jett, who died at 16 after suffering a seizure and accidentally hitting his head on the bath tub. Although the couple has not publicly spoken much about Jett's death, Travolta mentioned in a 2016 interview that his son Ben, born after Jett's passing, has been a source of strength and healing for their family.