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Gutwrenching reason Colin Farrell is putting his disabled son in ‘long term care’: ‘It’s tricky’

Actor Colin Farrell has opened up about the heartbreaking decision to place his 21-year-old son, James, into a long-term care facility.

James, whom Colin shares with ex-partner Kim Bordenave, was diagnosed with Angelman syndrome, a rare neuro-genetic disorder, at the age of four. Now, as James enters adulthood, the Banshees of Inisherin and Penguin actor has revealed that he and Kim have made the emotionally difficult decision to transition their son into long-term care while they are still able to guide the process. As he and Kim take steps to secure a future where James can thrive independently within a supportive community, Colin’s message is a reminder of the long-term challenges faced by families caring for loved ones with special needs.

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