Gary Sinise’s Heartfelt Tribute to Son McCanna Anthony Sinise

In a deeply moving letter, actor Gary Sinise honors his beloved son, McCanna Anthony Sinise, who tragically lost his life earlier this year following a courageous five-year fight against a rare form of cancer.

Expressing the profound grief experienced by his family, Sinise acknowledges the immense difficulty of losing a child, a pain that no parent should ever endure.

The journey began in 2018 when doctors diagnosed young McCanna, affectionately known as Mac, with chordoma, a rare spinal cancer. This diagnosis coincided with Sinise’s wife Moira battling stage 3 breast cancer, making that summer an especially trying time for the family.

Chordoma, affecting roughly 300 Americans annually according to the Chordoma Foundation, posed a formidable challenge. Despite initial hope with successful tumor removal in 70% of cases, Mac was among the unfortunate 30% where the cancer returned, leading to a prolonged and arduous battle.

While Moira emerged victorious in her fight against cancer, Mac’s struggle persisted, gradually debilitating him over time. Nevertheless, his resilience and spirit remained unwavering, serving as an inspiration to all who knew him.

The Gary Sinise Foundation, where Mac’s influence was deeply felt, described him as a driving force behind their endeavors. Though the pain of his absence is profound, there is solace in knowing that Mac is no longer in pain, his enduring strength a testament to his remarkable character.

In his final words, Sinise pays tribute to his son’s unwavering determination in the face of an incurable illness, a testament to Mac’s indomitable spirit and the love that surrounds him.