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Heartbreaking Moment Boy, 14, Sings Through Hospice Window To His Dying Mother

Heartbreaking Moment Boy, 14, Sings Through Hospice Window To His Dying Mother

Jane Devine sadly passed away a few days after her son's performance

Dominic Smithers

Dominic Smithers

Heartbreaking footage has been shared showing a young boy singing to his mum, just days before she passed away.

Billy Devine's mum Jane was diagnosed with breast cancer in July 2019, before her health took a turn for the worse in September of this year and she began receiving treatment at Ashgate Hospicecare.

But as Jane loved to hear 14-year-old Billy sing, he decided to perform a rendition of the song 'Shallow' from the film A Star Is Born, along with one of his friends.

The restrictions imposed due to the coronavirus pandemic meant his friend was unable to be in the room with Jane - so they decided to perform outside her window.

Billy said it was the 'performance of a lifetime'.

He explained: "I love to sing, and my mum always loved to hear me sing, so I thought it would be the perfect surprise to sing her favourite song whilst she was staying at Ashgate.

Billy sang for his mum just days before she died.
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"It felt like the performance of a lifetime.

"I'll never forget the look on my mum's face as she watched from the window of her room. Just remembering it now gives me goosebumps."

Jane sadly died at the hospice on 7 September, just a few days after Billy's moving performance.

"Mum was such a caring person. She spent most of her life looking after other people and spending time with her family," he said.

"She was such a strong and positive person to be around. Even after she was diagnosed, she was determined to face the cancer head-on.

Jane sadly died from cancer.
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"Unfortunately, no matter how hard mum fought, this wasn't going to be a battle she could win. That's when she went to Ashgate Hospicecare and I can honestly say that the care she received was amazing - it is a very welcoming and comforting place, not just for mum but for the whole family.

"I am incredibly grateful to the hospice for helping us organise this special moment, truly one none of us will ever forget."

Since his mum was diagnosed with cancer, Billy and his family have been working hard to raise funds for Ashgate Hospicecare, raising £4,000 so far through 'Care for a Cuppa' coffee mornings, bingo nights, and even head shaving.

Billy said: "It has been a real honour to raise money for Ashgate Hospicecare and to be able to repay some of the kindness they showed to our family when we needed it most."

This year, the charity is holding a virtual event on 13 December whereby people can commemorate the lives of a loved one, whether they were cared for by the hospice or not.

If you wish to dedicate a star to someone you have lost, you can visit the site here.

Featured Image Credit: Ashgate Hospicecare

Topics: Inspirational, Coronavirus, Health