OT: Sometimes Heroes Really Are...

[Steve]

I was very touched by this. Seems like something Ron might do. And my
admiration of Rupert Grint has certainly increased since I read this. 

http://www.whtimes.co.uk/archived/2002/wk48_2002/news/asp/tony.asp

Excerpt: Nov. 27, 2002
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Tony fights for his life, but final days helped by visit of Harry
Potter star Rupert (Grint).

BRAVE Tony Chapman has lost his nine year battle with leukaemia.
He was just 14.

But three days before his death the Harry Potter fan had a surprise
which made the sick youngster extremely happy.

He was visited by Rupert Grint, also 14, who plays Ron Weasley in the
movies.

Tony, who was diagnosed with the disease at five, died in the early
hours of Tuesday morning.

The Friday before, Rupert paid a visit to Tony, spending the afternoon
talking, joking and playing computer games with him.

Tony's mum and dad Mick and Cheryl had been overcome to see their son
so happy with his new friend.

It was the first time he had smiled all week.

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Sorry, I know this isn't quite on topic but I thought you would all
love it anyway.

bboy_mn