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Tom Hardy grants a superfan his last wish by Facetiming him at a hospice where a 58-year-old mother of two is slowly losing her battle with cancer
- Tom Hardy Has Granted A Superfan His Last Wish By Facetiming Him
- The actor came across an appeal on social media describing it as his last wish.
- Jo-Anne Shaw said Hardy spoke to her “like he was a friend” during the conversation.
Tom Hardy has granted a superfan his last wish by Facetiming him as he receives end-of-life treatment at a hospice in Warwick.
Jo-Anne Shaw, 58, told Myton Hospice staff that speaking to the Peaky Blinders star is the only thing she dreamed of, prompting them to put out a public appeal on social media.
The post drew 3,000 shares and hundreds more comments, eventually making its way to Hardy himself, who replied, “Be my pleasure.”
The mother-of-two said Hardy video called her Friday afternoon and spoke to her “like he was a friend.”
The mother-of-two said Hardy video called her Friday afternoon and spoke to her “like he was a friend.”
“I’m a big fan of his, I’ve seen all his movies and box sets, especially during lockdown. I love him to pieces’, he told the BBC.
I haven’t been great in a while, but he put me on a pedestal for a day and that’s all I can ask for.
Ms Shaw, who has cancer, even received a life-size cardboard cutout of the actor instead of flowers from a friend.
Hardy told Ms Shaw that she was “a very popular woman” during the video call.
The hospice shared an update with social media followers who helped ensure their appeal reached Hardy and his team.
A spokesperson said: ‘We have also been impressed by Tom’s kindness and support.
“Jo-Anne and her family can’t thank you enough for making this happen.”
Ms Shaw, who has cancer, even received a life-size cardboard cutout of the actor instead of flowers from a friend.