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Colin Farrell Speaks Out About Son James' Life With Angelman Syndrome: 'I Just Think He's Magic'

Colin Farrell's 21-year-old son James has Angelman syndrome, a rare neurogenetic disorder.

In a heartfelt interview for his People cover story, Farrell opened up about his "magic" 21-year-old son, who has Angelman syndrome, a rare neurogenetic disorder. This concern led the Total Recall star to establish the Colin Farrell Foundation, aiming to support young adults with special needs. Although Farrell rarely speaks about James' condition publicly, he shared in a 2017 interview on Today that raising a special needs child can be "brutal" at times.

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