Gordon Ramsay has reflected on the tragic loss of his son Rocky after his wife Tana suffered a miscarriage at 20 weeks in 2016.
The chef, 56, admitted losing Rocky was “really tough” but said the loss had brought his family “closer”, before later welcoming their youngest child, Oscar, aged four.
Tana recently said Rocky was born with a “strong heartbeat” but was “too small to survive”, as she paid tribute to him on the seventh anniversary of his death.
Gordon explained that the family honored Rocky by naming their home in Cornwall after him and that they all had jewelry engraved with his name.
In an interview with PeopleGordon said: “Losing Rocky was really difficult, and then just being there and watching the trauma unfold, it’s just this life-changing moment…
Emotional: Gordon Ramsay reflected on the tragic loss of his baby Rocky after his wife Tana suffered a miscarriage in 2016
‘A: I was grateful that we were there together. B: Tana always struggled with her bloods and so there were always problems getting those bloods exactly right.
“So there was this incredible celebration of the fact that she was pregnant and everything was okay.
“And all of a sudden, everything changes in 24 hours. So, I think if anything has brought the whole family closer together, it’s that Jack still has the little dog tag with Rocky.
“And we put together these amazing little gems that we connect through.
“And then the picture, then Rocky Bay House in Cornwall… And it’s difficult because we would never have Oscar if we hadn’t had Rocky, and so there was no substitute, far from there.”
“But it just brought us a connection that you would never have felt in a normal situation, and so it was amazing.”
In July, Tana celebrated the seventh anniversary of losing Rocky in a thoughtful Instagram post, sharing a photo of her daughter Holly’s tattoo she got in memory of her late brother, as well as a family photo taken a few days before their tragic loss.
She wrote: “A happy photo taken of us celebrating (daughter) Megan’s 18th birthday, I was just under 20 weeks pregnant.”
“Little did we know, a few days later I would be holding our baby boy Rocky – born with a strong heartbeat, but too weak to survive.”
Close: Chef admitted losing his baby was “very difficult” but said the loss had “brought his family closer together” (LR photo with daughters Megan and Tilly, son Jack, daughter Holly and wife Tana)
Touching: In July, Tana celebrated the seventh anniversary of Rocky’s loss in a thoughtful Instagram post, posting a family photo taken just days before the tragic loss.
Memories: She wrote: ‘A happy photo taken of us celebrating (daughter) Megan’s 18th birthday, I was just under 20 weeks pregnant’
“Even though it’s been 7 years today, it still feels like it was yesterday. We all miss you every day. We love you Rocky, forever in our hearts. I couldn’t do this without my family, you are everything to me.
Holly Gordon and Tana also share Megan, 24, Tilly, 21, Jack, 23, and Oscar, four.
Gordon previously told Weekend magazine he had been overwhelmed by the support they had received and again admitted the loss had brought the family closer together.
Gordon reflected in the intimate interview: “The support we have received has been incredible. Until it happens to you, you don’t realize how many people are affected. Unfortunately, this happens every day.
The TV personality announced he and Tana were expecting their fifth child on The Late Late Show in the US – telling good friend and host James Corden: “We have three girls and a boy… and one more on the way!”
However, five months into her pregnancy, his wife was taken to Portland Hospital in London, where they were distressed to discover they had lost the child.
Four months later, Gordon says the family was fighting to get through the ordeal with the help of family and friends, including their famous pals Jamie and Jools Oliver and David and Victoria Beckham, who they are often seen hanging out with. relax in Los Angeles and London.
“Jamie and Jools were among the first to contact us and send their sympathy,” he said, adding that the compassion of the Beckhams – who have children the same age as the Ramsays and a house near theirs in Los Angeles – also supported them. .
“Victoria and David were incredible,” he said. “They came to me and Tana immediately and showed their support, and it was overwhelming.”
Before continuing with the other members of their support network: “Friends rallied together and we got through this ordeal together, as a family.
“We were devastated, but thankfully we are through the worst of it now. It can happen to anyone at any time.
Before continuing: “It brought us all a lot closer,” he said. “You realize how lucky you are and you think about what you have, how lucky you are with your remaining children and you remember what you have. This made the family unit even closer.
For support and information for those affected by miscarriage, call 01924 200799 or visit miscarriageassociation.org.uk.