Ray Quinn and wife announce stillbirth of son Rio

The singer and his wife Emily posted on Instagram about the loss, thanked Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust and received support from fellow celebrities.

By Felo News Desk · Published Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:48:38 GMT

X Factor alumnus Ray Quinn and his wife Emily announced that their baby son Rio was stillborn on 20 August, according to statements posted on Instagram.

What happened

Quinn shared a photo of himself and Emily in a hospital setting on 11 October, writing that Rio was "born sleeping" and that the week had been "the most heartbreaking" of their lives. The couple also noted that they have a daughter together and that the loss occurred at Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust.

What the reports add

The Independent reported that Quinn thanked the Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust and the Honeysuckle Bereavement Service for their support, and that former Coronation Street star Kym Marsh sent a condolence message, recalling her own experience with a stillbirth in 2009. The Standard added that the couple praised the team at Liverpool Women’s University Hospital for helping them create "special memories" with their son, and that they explained on their YouTube channel why they chose to go public, hoping to help others in similar situations.

What was said

Quinn wrote on Instagram, "No words will ever be enough, just a lot of indescribable feelings. Heaven gained the most beautiful little Angel, and we were overjoyed when Rio was born, and we found out we had a little boy," as reported by the Standard. He added, "When it’s you that goes through such heartbreaking times like this, you soon find out just how much help and support there is out there. It’s a whole lot more than you’d ever expect. And it’s truly amazing!" The Independent quoted his thanks to the hospital and bereavement service, and noted Kym Marsh’s comment: "Oh Ray I’m so sorry. I know this pain only too well. Sending so much love xx."

How it came about

Quinn, who first rose to fame on Brookside before winning X Factor in 2009, has previously been linked to audio‑book projects such as the "Olympus U" series narrated by Lili Reinhart and Tom Bateman, as covered by Felo News on 30 September. The personal tragedy follows his recent public activities and adds a new dimension to his public profile.

Key facts

Ray Quinn and wife Emily announced their son Rio was stillborn on 20 August. (standard.co.uk)
The couple thanked Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust and the Honeysuckle Bereavement Service for support. (independent.co.uk)
Former Coronation Street star Kym Marsh sent a condolence message recalling her own stillbirth experience. (independent.co.uk)
Quinn posted a heartfelt Instagram caption describing Rio as a "beautiful little Angel" and "born sleeping". (standard.co.uk)