Country singer Granger Kelly has announced that his three-year-old son River Kelly had died after a 'tragic accident'

Country singer Granger Smith announces his son has died in a 'tragic accident'

Granger Smith with his family and (right) with his little boy River Kelly. CREDIT: Instagram

Popular US country singer Granger Smith has posted what he described as 'unthinkable news' to Instagram announcing that his three-year-old son River Kelly has died.

Posting the news alongside a photo of him with his beloved boy, Smith said his son had died in a 'tragic accident'.

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I have to deliver unthinkable news. We've lost our youngest son, River Kelly Smith. Following a tragic accident, and despite doctor's best efforts, he was unable to be revived. Amber and I made the decision to say our last goodbyes and donate his organs so that other children will be given a second chance at life. Our family is devastated and heartbroken, but we take solace in knowing he is with his Heavenly Father. Riv was special. Everyone that met him knew that immediately. The joy he brought to our lives cannot be expressed and his light will be forever in our hearts. If there are words to say more, I cannot find them in this moment. Love the ones close to you. There has never been a more difficult moment for us than this. . . In lieu of flowers or gifts, please send donations to Dell Children's Medical Center in River's name. The doctors, nurses and staff have been incredible.

The boy was the youngest child of Smith and his wife Amber who also have son Lincoln Monarch, five, and a and seven-year-old daughter London.

His heartbroken wife Amber also posted about the tragic news on her Instagram account, writing: 'Nothing can prepare a mother to deliver this kind of news. We've lost our youngest son, River Kelly Smith.'

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Nothing can prepare a mother to deliver this kind of news. We've lost our youngest son, River Kelly Smith. Following a tragic accident, and despite doctor's best efforts, he was unable to be revived. Granger and I made the decision to say our last goodbyes and donate his organs so that other children will be given a second chance at life. Our family is devastated and heartbroken, but we take solace in knowing he is with his Heavenly Father. Riv was special. Everyone that met him knew that immediately. The joy he brought to our lives cannot be expressed and his light will be forever in our hearts. If there are words to say more, we cannot find them in this moment. Love the ones close to you. There has never been a more difficult moment for us than this. . . In lieu of flowers or gifts, please send donations to Dell Children's Medical Center in River's name. The doctors, nurses and staff have been incredible.

It is not known exactly how River Kelly died but Granger Smith described how he was 'unable to be revived' despite the best efforts of doctors.

Following River Kelly's death they decided to donate his organs to save the lives of others.

The family who live in Georgetown, Texas have asked for donations to Dell Children's Medical Center instead of flowers.

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