Zé Cowboy25, talked about the first Father’s Day After the loss of your youngest child, Arthurwho died in July 2024 to 11 months of age.
The baby was born with Patau syndrome, a severe genetic malformation that compromises internal organs such as the heart and gastrointestinal system. Arthur spent most of the hospitalized life and
Despite the pain, Zé demonstrated faith and resilience in an interview with CNN. “I am very religious and respect the designs of God, Arthur is an angel who will always accompany us, this comforts my family. It hurts? Always, but I try to think about the strength he had, and that also gave us. I think of him with love, how I do with Daniel.”
The artist, who is also the father of 3 -year -old Daniel and Nicole’s stepfather, 13, the result of a previous relationship of his wife, said paternity has changed his life completely.
“I’ve always been very family and being a father has always been very desired by me. When this happened, I really proved what everyone says of experimenting with the greatest love in the world, and what surprises me is how much we learn every day,” he told the CNN.
Zé said that, with the arrival of his children, he began to prioritize family life, adjusting to the professional agenda. “My wife always accompanied me at the shows, with the arrival of Daniel, she needs to stay home. So, I prioritized a lighter work routine, always thinking of sleeping at home, whenever logistics allows.”
Even in mourning, he believes that his eldest son’s smile is a force that drives him: “Looking at Daniel’s smile. Seeing my son with me happy, healthy, is already very much.”
He acknowledges that, despite not replacing Arthur, the boy’s presence helps heal: “Too much, he is the strength to move on. Daniel is a light in our lives, he fills our heart with love, even overflowing.”
