Nick Cannon Met With Overwhelming Support After 5-Month-Old Son's Death

Stephanie Downs

12/08/2021 09:39 am EST

Nick Cannon shared some tragic news on Tuesday. The host shared on The Nick Cannon Show that his 5-month-old son Zen, whom he shared with Alyssa Scott, has died. Since then, fans have been flooding social media with support for both Cannon and Scott as they navigate this incredibly difficult time.

Cannon shared that Zen, who was his youngest child, died of a brain tumor. He explained that his son was diagnosed with brain cancer around Thanksgiving. Cannon said that the "tumor began to grow a lot faster" and that they made sure to spend as much time with Zen as possible. This past weekend, he "woke up on Sunday – I got to spend the weekend with him – and I woke up on Sunday and was like, 'I feel like I want to go to the water.' We got a chance to go to the ocean." While he was unsure about returning to work so soon after his son's passing, Cannon did say that the episode was "dedicated to my beautiful son, Zen."

In light of this reveal, many of Cannon's fans have taken to social media in order to send him their condolences. Read on to see what some of those very fans are saying.

Sending Prayers

"Nick and Alyssa As a parent I can't imagine how you're feeling right now and I can't pretend to know how you're feeling," one individual wrote. "Comfort one another grieve with one another and take us long as you need to go there's no amount of time. Much love to you both."

So Sorry

"My heart and prayers goes out to the both of you," another fan shared. "I cannot imagine the pain and heartache you are enduring during this difficult time. I do however know the pain of losing someone you love to cancer and it is devastating."

Condolences

Another concerned Twitter user wrote, "I am so sorry for your and your family's loss. Being a parent myself, I can not imagine what you all are going through. There are no right words that will heal this loss that you are going through right now. The world is with you during this terrible time."

Not Alone

Unfortunately, Cannon and Scott aren't the only parents who have felt this kind of devastation. Many of those who have dealt with a similar situation let the pair know that they're not alone.

Nothing But Love

"So sorry, Nick. He really deserved to see so much of this world," one of Cannon's fans wrote. "Zen will be missed by your family and friends from all over."

Heartbreaking

This fan replied to Cannon's post with, "Sorry for your loss. May the memory of your little one bring you joy in the midst of your pain."

Tragic

"I'm so sorry for your loss, Nick. It's brave of you to confront it on the air, it must painful but I'm sure you found it necessary and it honors your child that you did so," one fan pointed out. "I wish you the strength required to make it through this tragedy but am sure you have it."

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