Five-year-old boy in surprise Spiderman video dies on Christmas Eve

 

The five-year-old surprise meeting with 'Spiderman' gained over eight million views. Credit: Facebook/Hope for Jayden

A five-year-old boy whose surprise meeting with "Spiderman" became an online hit has died after losing his battle with cancer.
Jayden Wilson was given just a year to live when he was diagnosed with a grade four brain tumour in September 2013.
He died peacefully in his sleep late on Christmas Eve covered by his Spiderman blanket and Spiderman toys, Jayden's father Michael Wilson said.

Michael Wilson said Jayden fought an "amazing battle" and was the "bravest person we know".
"Jayden had such a happy life..what an incredible five years," Mr Wilson wrote on the Hope For Jayden Facebook page.

Jayden was diagnosed with a fast-growing brain tumour in September 2013. Credit: Facebook/Hope for Jayden

Mr Wilson said he waited until Boxing Day to tell daughter Ella of Jayden's passing.
"We wanted to ensure Ella enjoyed her Christmas Day, and not [for it] to be a sad, emotional one."

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Paying tribute to his son, Mr Wilson said: "Jayden to us, is the most inspiring person ever, fighting this tumour with all his might.
"We now remember Jayden as that cheeky little chappy, always smiling, playing with his favourite toys, on his scooter, enjoying school, and playing with his friends."