Colin Farrell reveals the heart-wrenching question he asked doctor after his son James, 20, was diagnosed with Angelman syndrome Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.com By Sonia Horon For Dailymail.Com Published: 00:30 BST, 9 August 2024 | Updated: 00:34 BST, 9 August 2024 e-mail 1 View comments Colin Farrell recalled the moment he found out about his son James' Angelman syndrome diagnosis , and the first heart-wrenching question he asked the doctor.
The Phone Booth actor, 48, discussed his first-born son's, 20, condition in a new interview with People , revealing that he initially didn't notice any symptoms. But when James wasn't 'hitting benchmarks' he was first misdiagnosed as having cerebral palsy. It was only when he was about two and a half years old, that a pediatric neurologist suggested he be tested for Angelman syndrome.
Angelman syndrome is a rare neuro-genetic disorder that primarily affects the nervous system, and causes severe physical and intellectual disability. Recalling the moment he received the diagnosis, Farrell shared: 'I remember the first two questions I asked were, "What’s the life expectancy and how much pain is involved?"' Colin Farrell, 48, recalled the moment he found out about his son James' Angelman syndrome diagnosis, and the first heart-wrenching question he asked the doctor; seen in March 'I remember the first two questions I asked were, "What's the life expectancy and how much pain is involved?"' he told People; James, 20, is seen i.