He’s one of the biggest and busiest actors in Hollywood, but Chris Hemsworth ensures he always takes time out for his fans.
The Aussie heartthrob, who plays Thor, 36, made a heartfelt message for Roan Clarkson, who is battling a brain tumour at Coffs Harbour Base Hospital after the nurses reached out to him.
WATCH: Chris Hemsworth’s heartfelt message to fan battling brain tumor
Roan’s mother took to Facebook to explain: “Otis Carey, a well known local Indigenous Artist, sent Roan this heart-felt message from Chris Hemsworth.
“Unbeknownst to us, the wonderful nursing staff had gone all out to spread the word to their friends and friends of … to try and and ask a really special favour from one of Roan’s heroes.
“Even the local radio hosts AB&Ben had been up to their tricks again. Hopefully Roan will see this projected clear and loud in his room tomorrow. Thank you everyone.”
In the message Chris said: “I’ve heard all about your story and what an incredibly amazing person you are, and I just wanted to say your courage and bravery is truly inspirational mate.
“I know you’ve got a lot of people around you who love and support you, but I just want to send you all my love and support too, and say I’m thinking of you.
“Lots of love, mate, cheers!”
Game of Throne’s Emilia Clarke and Vikings actor Travis Fimmel have also sent special messages to Roan.
On his Facebook page, Roan’s father Brian Clarkson explains his condition.
“At the tender age of four he was diagnosed with a malignant tumour situated in the brainstem,” he said.
“Many wonderful people helped Roan and we tried to care for and cure him as best we could. Eventually, however, we were told that Roan would require palliative care. However, aged seven, Roan was given a new lease of life when brilliant neurosurgeon Charles Teo worked his magic. Despite some difficulties and obstacles to overcome and navigate, Roan has embraced life since that date.”
But in October, after 12 years of clear MRI results, Roan began to display new symptoms and an MRI revealed a fresh tumour in the middle of his brain stem. Dr Charles Teo operated again and removed the tumour but Roan incurred some more physical impairments, which will include extensive rehabilitation, as well as ongoing treatment.
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