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Rhondda father opens up about grief after eight-year-old daughter dies following school fall
Overview
Aaron John Huxter has shared his grief and the impact of losing his eight-year-old daughter, Olivia-Grace, who died in October 2025 after falling at school in Rhondda Cynon Taf. Olivia-Grace, who had Down's syndrome and previously overcome major health issues, was remembered by her father as a joyful child who brought happiness to everyone. Mr Huxter is now supporting a men's bereavement campaign by the charity 2wish to encourage open conversations about grief and men's mental health.
Key points
- Olivia-Grace Huxter died aged eight in October 2025 following a fall at her school in Rhondda Cynon Taf.
- Her father, Aaron John Huxter, described her as a miracle child who had previously overcome an Atrioventricular septal defect and pneumonia.
- The family received support from the bereavement charity 2wish, including a memory box and a dedicated case worker.
- Mr Huxter is participating in a men's bereavement campaign with 2wish to encourage fathers and men to speak more openly about grief and vulnerability.