Angelman syndrome Farrell seeks care facility for sick son
Last year, actor Colin Farrell spoke at length about his son's serious illness. He is now looking for a care facility so that he can lead a full life.
19.04.2025, 19:09
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- Irish actor Colin Farrell is looking for a care facility for his sick son.
- His adult son James suffers from Angelman syndrome.
- It should be a place "where he can lead a full and happy life", says Farrell.
Irish actor Colin Farrell (48) is looking for a care facility for his son, who suffers from the rare Angelman syndrome. It should be a place "where he can lead a full and happy life", said Farrell in an interview with the magazine "Candis", which is reported on by RTÉ, among others. The search for a suitable facility is difficult, however.
The Hollywood star spoke about his adult son James' illness last year. According to the British National Health Service, Angelman syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that affects the nervous system and causes severe physical and mental impairment. Those affected have an almost normal life expectancy.
James needed a bigger life than the one he and his ex-partner Kim Bordenave could provide, said Farrell. It should be a life in a community to which he feels connected. A place where Farrell and Bordenave could visit their son and pick him up for outings.
The background to the decision was also the "horror" idea of what would happen to James if something happened to him or his ex-partner, said Farrell. Then the state would be responsible, without the parents having a say.