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Brenda Kellerman says farewell to her son Dante with a sweet message
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Brenda Kellerman says farewell to her son Dante with an emotional message


The actress' son passed away on August 3


brenda-kellerman-hijos-1© @brenda_kellerman
Natalia Trejo
AUGUST 3, 2019 6:00 PM EDTAUG 3, 2019, 6:00 PM EDT

The last few months have been an emotional roller coaster for Ferdinando Valencia and Brenda Kellerman, who on August 3, announced their baby son Dante had died after losing a long battle to complications from meningitis, which was diagnosed days after being born. During what is likely one of the most difficult moments in her life, the actress shared an emotional farewell message dedicated to her baby boy.

ferdinando valencia son dante health© @ferdinandoval
The couple lost one of their twin sons after losing a long battle with meningitis
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  • 'Family must go on': Ferdinando Valencia gives an update on baby Dante

Next to a sweet picture of Dante where he's sleeping like an angel, Brenda wrote sincere and heartfelt words expressing her love for her little one. “Thank you my love for giving me so much peace, I will always love you. I learned from you to be strong and to have a lot of faith and to know that the limits are only set by you," she began.

Ferdinando Valencia and Brenda Kellerman's son, Dante© @brenda_kellerman
Baby Dante passed away on August 3

The actress finished her caption by saying farewell to her son, hoping that one day she will be reunited with him. “Enjoy God’s glory, and I know one day we will be together,” she added.

Brenda's message touched the hearts of her followers who’ve expressed their condolences and outpoured their love with supportive messages for her, Ferdinando and Dante’s twin brother, Tadeo. Among the celebrities who have shown the couple support are Adamari López, William Levy, Alejandra Espinoza, Mayrin Villanueva, Andrea Legarreta, Maite Perroni and Horacio Pancheri.

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  • Ferdinando Valencia gives a tearful update about his baby son's health

Ferdinando also shared a message where he posted an open invitation to the mass in memory of his son, which happened on August 4. The religious ceremony was held at the Parroquia de San Miguel del Espíritu Santo, in Comala, Colima, the actor’s native home in Mexico.

Ferdinando Valencia y su familia© @ferdinandoval
Ferdinando asked his followers to continue their prayers

Furthermore, the telenovela actor asked his followers to continue their prayers for Dante, who is now in heaven, and for his family who is grieving for his loss. “We say goodbye to you, Dante. This is my town, this is the church that saw me grow, these are my people, and in this space I where I give you away. To whoever would like to pray for our son, welcome! To whoever does so from their home, we’re eternally grateful,” he wrote.

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