Savannah Guthrie honored Richard Engel’s late son, Henry, with a throwback photo after the 6-year-old’s death.
“Dearest Henry, I will never forget your sweet spirit and the twinkle in your eye,” Guthrie, 50, wrote on Twitter Thursday.
In the sweet snap, the co-anchor of the show “Today” smiled at Henry as he touched her face with a smile.
Hours earlier, Guthrie’s NBC News colleague announced that his oldest son died on August 9 after battling a rare neurological condition.
“Our beloved son Henry has passed away,” tweeted Engel, 48. “He had the softest blue eyes, an easy smile and a contagious laugh.
“We have always surrounded him with love and he gave it back, and much more,” the journalist continued.
Engel and his wife, Mary Forrest, who are also the parents of 3-year-old son Theodore, welcomed Henry in September 2015.
Two years later, Engel revealed their oldest child’s diagnosis with Rett syndrome, which is characterized by severe physical and cognitive impairment.
The little one’s health started to “deteriorate” in June.
“His condition progressed and he developed dystonia: uncontrolled shaking/stiffness,” Engel tweeted at the time.
The NBC News chief correspondent further shared images of Henry with his little brother, writing: “He was in the hospital for six weeks, but is now home and loving brother Theo.”
Engel concluded: “Thank you all for all the kind messages, from Henry, our Mr. Handsome.”
Since Henry’s death, Hoda Kotb and more personalities on the network have… Angel sent their support via Twitter.
“Oh Richard….. I’m so very sorry. My heart aches for you and your family. We love you,” Kotb, 58, wrote.
Al Roker added: “What a strong little man who has touched everyone who witnesses his bravery.”