RTE DIY SOS presenter Baz Ashmawy has extended his condolences to an Irish family who appeared on the show after they were hit by tragedy.
The Parsons family from Co Meath, including parents Jenny and Glen and two boys Ryan and Josh, starred in the home renovation show last month.
Josh, who was six years old when the programme aired, had Smith-Magenis Syndrome, a rare developmental disorder which meant he was not able to speak, walk or sit without help.
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The young boy had recently been undergoing treatment in the ICU at Crumlin Children's Hospital.
He sadly passed away "in the loving arms of his heartbroken parents" in hospital on Tuesday.
Following the devastating news, Baz Ashmawy said Josh was the "most beautiful bright brave soul" whose absence will be "irreplaceable".
"I'm Iost for what to say. This is so tragic," he said.
"I can only say this, In the little time I spent with Joshy I noticed how his eyes always twinkled around his family. His smile and eyes filled me with the brightest light. A light which you can only gleam when you're surrounded in love and joy. Joshy was utterly adored and worshipped by his family and he was infatuated with them too.
"For all his family especially Glen, Jen and Ryan my heart is truly broken. It's not fair. Joshy has the most wonderful mum and dad and brother that a little boy could ever ask for. I know his absence will be irreplaceable. Though I know in my heart that same light will always be bright inside them, because I know it will always shimmer inside of me and everyone that ever spent time with him.
"I'd ask that people and the media give this family their space and time to be together and grieve. I know I speak for everyone on DIY SOS when I say we send all his family our deepest codolnces and love. We love you Parsons. Joshy you were and are the most beautiful bright brave soul. Rest in peace."
The team behind DIY SOS also sent their condolences to the Parsons family.
They said in a statement: "Baz Ashmawy, the entire DIY SOS team & community of volunteers, and everyone at Motive Television are devastated to hear of the loss of young Josh Parsons, son to Jen and Glen, who were the centre of our Longwood episode earlier this year.
"Josh was a fighter and an inspiring young boy, and his family did him proud in every step of his tragically short life.
"Our hearts go out to Jen, Glen and Ryan, their entire network of family, friends, and neighbours in Longwood, Co Meath."
Tributes have been pouring in for the inspirational young man.
One person said: "Thinking of Josh's family at this dreadfully sad time. A beautiful little boy whom we had the pleasure to see and fall in love with on TV. His little smile will never be forgotten. Rest in peace beautiful Josh."
A second said: "Your beautiful Josh stole my heart watching DIY SOS.... As did you all. No more pain Josh. Fly high and free now pet. Deepest sympathy to his Superhero family!!"
A third wrote: "Sincere sympathy to you all on the loss of your beautiful boy. May he Rest in Peace.
"The four of you melted the hearts of myself, my husband & our teenage son & daughter when we watched you on tv. We will never forget Josh's beautiful smile. We will light a candle for you all here in Cork. Wishing you strength."
While a fourth added: "Josh, your beautiful smile brightened up our TV screens for 1 hour yet you and your beautiful family have remained in my thoughts since. May God comfort your lovely mummy and daddy and big brother throughout this terribly sad time. May you rest in the arms of the angels and look down on your loved ones. Sleep tight Josh."
A celebration of Josh's life will take place in Newlands Cross Crematorium on Thursday at 2.15pm.
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