Kym Marsh, the renowned actress, recently marked what would have been her son Archie’s 16th birthday with an emotional tribute shared on social media. The 47-year-old actress and her ex-husband, Hollyoaks star Jamie Lomas, 48, tragically lost their son in 2009 when he was stillborn at 21 weeks. On Instagram, Kym shared a deeply personal letter accompanied by a photo of Archie’s tiny footprint, reflecting on the pain and love that continues to fill her heart.
“16 years without you,” Kym wrote, expressing the unbearable grief that has lingered since Archie’s death. “It feels like yesterday we said goodbye. Every year, I try to write something new, but the truth is, nothing changes. I still miss you every day. I still wish you were here to celebrate, to laugh, to bicker with Polly, to hug me—even if I embarrassed you.” Her message resonated with her followers as she shared the enduring ache of losing a child, reported the Mirror.
Kym also took comfort in the belief that her late father, David, who passed away the previous year, was now with Archie. She shared, “Grandad is hugging you for me, making you laugh with his silly jokes, and reminding you how loved you are.” In her tribute, she fondly imagined what Archie might look like today, writing, “If you’re anything like your siblings, you’re a beauty, we all miss you. We’ll celebrate you today. Happy birthday, son. Love you always, Mum.”
The post garnered an outpouring of support from family, friends, and fans alike. Kym’s eldest daughter, Emilie, 27, commented, “I love you mum, and so does Arch.” Polly Lomas, 13, her daughter with Jamie, wrote, “I love you mum, Archie would be so proud of the way you looked after me.” Grieving parents from around the world also reached out, sharing their own heartbreaking stories and offering messages of love and solidarity.
Kym, who has been vocal about the challenges of child loss, previously revealed in an interview with OK! that she initially struggled to speak about Archie’s death, fearing it would make the pain feel more real. However, as she began to open up, she found healing and a deeper connection with her family. “People don’t want to talk about a baby who has died—it makes them uncomfortable. It left me feeling alone and isolated. But when we started sharing our grief, we realized we were all suffering. Talking about it is key,” she shared.
Kym continues to honor Archie’s memory, ensuring that he remains an integral part of their family’s life. Her other children, including David, 28, Emilie, and Polly, have grown up knowing about their brother, and even her grandchildren hear stories about him. “He’s part of our lives. We never got to know the boy he would have been, but we celebrate him always,” Kym concluded.
