Our Hearts Cry: People Mourn The Sudden Demise Of Child Star Raphael Coleman

February 11, 2020

People are mourning the demise of former child star Raphael Coleman who left this world too soon. Our hearts break as he could have had an entire life ahead of him.

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Raphael Coleman: life and career

Raphael Coleman was best-known for his child role as Eric Brown in the fantasy film Nanny McPhee.
Throughout his short career, the British actor won several major cinematography awards.
In 2010, Raphael became The Best Young Actor at the British Independent Film Festival.
Among his other famous works were: It’s Alive and The Fourth Kind.
Raphael Coleman had a Bachelor degree in Zoology.

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Raphael Coleman: death

Raphael Coleman died on February 6 at the age of 25. The exact cause of his demise hasn’t been revealed yet, however it was stated that Raphael had no evident health issues.

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Following the sad news, people rushed to social media to commemorate the late actor with touching tributes.

#ExtinctionRebellion’s October Uprising, Trafalgar Square. RIP Iggy Fox, aka Raphael Coleman. He knew that we are all already in Heaven, right here on Earth. pic.twitter.com/V2cgJLneyH
— Liz Jensen (@LizJensenWriter) February 8, 2020

Rest in peace my beloved son Raphael Coleman, aka Iggy Fox. He died doing what he loved, working for the noblest cause of all. His family could not be prouder. Let’s celebrate all he achieved in his short life and cherish his legacy https://t.co/qFRKPT7rRG
— Liz Jensen (@LizJensenWriter) February 7, 2020

Very sad to learn that young, beautiful, talented #RaphaelColeman aka #IggyFox
of #ExtinctionRebellion has died.

Wishing strength & courage to his amazing mum @LizJensenWriter , family & friends.

see his work:https://t.co/EKHiWe3Mgk
— CLARE SAMBROOK (@CLARESAMBROOK) February 9, 2020

Such a tragic loss. #RestInPower #IggyFox great activist with #ExtinctionRebellion and dedicated protector of animals. A deep inspiration to all who met him. The rebellion continues for him. https://t.co/xKPKYNWVwI pic.twitter.com/v1HGP5DL5u
— Occupy London (@OccupyLondon) February 8, 2020

The Opwall Mexico Mammal team 2017 has lost a team member forever. @Wilderlost_Fox, #IggyFox, Raf, I can't quite believe you're no longer with us, and I am glad I got to work with you and call you my friend. #RebelForLife pic.twitter.com/HAS99BTkGc
— Chloë Dalglish (@ChloeDalglish) February 9, 2020

Interesting fact about late Raphael Coleman

As an activist, Raphael Coleman was "rebelling in love for this world and the wild". The young actor was an advocate for Indigenous rights.

Raphael wrote in his article:

I realized that as an activist my voice could be far more influential than it had been as a scientist.

It’s so devastating when young people, who could have had so many plans in life, died too soon. Raphael Coleman was a person with a very kind heart. His social work is a vivid proof. Our deepest condolences to his parents! Losing a beloved child hurts like an open wound, but we hope time will heal it.

Rest in peace, dear Raphael!