Ryan Reynolds Opens Up About Honoring Costar Rob Delaney's Late Son inDeadpool & WolverineCredits

Mar. 15, 2025

Ryan Reynolds (left); Rob Delaney.Photo:Taylor Hill/WireImage (2)

Taylor Hill/WireImage (2)

Ryan Reynoldsis opening up about his decision to honor costarRob Delaney’slate son Henry in the credits forDeadpool vs. Wolverine.

On Tuesday, Aug. 20, Reynolds, 47, shared a carousel of photos featuring him and his costaron his Instagramas he took a moment to share the reason why he honored Henry in the end credits of his latest film.

“There’s more to @robdelaney than some realize. He’s one of the most subversively funny people I know. He’s a beautiful, acerbic and vulnerable writer,” Reynolds continued. “If you stayed through the credits of Deadpool & Wolverine, you might notice a credit saying, ‘For Henry Delaney.’ Henry is Rob’s son. And Rob lost his little boy to a brain tumor in 2018. Right as we finished Deadpool 2.”

Ryan Reynolds (left) and Rob Delaney inDeadpool & Wolverine.Jay Maidment

Jay Maidment

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Reynolds went on to say that he wished he’d placed a tribute at the end ofDeadpool 2, and has long regretted his decision not to.

“If there’s a bright side, even more people are seeing Henry’s name in the credits of Deadpool & Wolverine. And at long last, father and son are sharing the same screen,” Reynolds continued.

Ryan Reynolds (left) and Rob Delaney.Ryan Reynolds/Instagram

Ryan Reynolds/Instagram

At the end of his caption, Reynolds shared that above all else he felt lucky to have a friend like Delaney.

“I’m lucky to know Rob. And I’m lucky to have friends willing to put themselves on the line to make others feel less alone. ❤️💛,” he wrote.

In 2018, Delaney shared thathis son had diedafter being diagnosed with brain cancer in 2016.

This past July, Delaneyappeared on an episode ofToday with Hoda & Jennaand opened up about sharing the memory of his son Henry.

“In 2018, my son Henry, he died of a brain tumor that he was diagnosed with right around his first birthday. And yeah, he died in the beginning of 2018 and he was just the sweetest little most wonderful guy,” Delaney began.

Hoda Kotbtold Delaney she’s glad he wants to talk about his son since she knows the topic can be sensitive.

“No, I love to talk about him. He’s my son, I’m his dad. His brothers miss him, his mom misses him, and he’s part of our family, so I don’t know how to not talk about him,” Delaney responded.

In 2022, Delaney wrote a book,A Heart That Works, honoring Henry’s memory and sharing how he and his family have navigated their grief.

source: people.com