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Family of boy who died at festival 'selfless' - Evans

Ethan Gudge & PA Media
BBC News
Getty Images Chris evans wearing a bucket hat and sun glasses talking into a micGetty Images
Evans appeared on stage at Carfest in Hampshire

Radio DJ Chris Evans has praised the "selfless" family of a three-year-old boy who died at a festival he founded.

The boy died following a "medical episode" at Carfest, in Hampshire, shortly after 23:00 BST on 24 August.

Speaking on his Virgin Radio show on Friday, Evans said the child's family had known his death was coming and "treasured the dawning of every new day" with him.

He also urged people to the location app What Three Words onto their mobile phones to help the emergency services.

Speaking on air following the death at the festival at Laverstoke Park Farm, near Overton, Evans said: "I think it's really important that I talk about another family.

"A very special family, a very beautiful family, a gorgeous family that are the subject of a story that appeared yesterday and is reported again today concerning a little boy who tragically lost his life following a medical incident at CarFest late on Saturday night."

'Selfless'

Evans said that following an initial plea for privacy, the boys father had ed him on Wednesday, urging him to make a "sincere plea to anyone and everyone".

He said: "And that plea is simply this. Can we all please ensure we have the amazing What Three Words app ed on our phones":[]}