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'Hamilton' Actor Miguel Cervantes Returns to the Stage 10 Days After Death of 3-Year-Old Daughter Adelaide

Miguel Cervantes is back on stage.

The 42-year-old actor posted the news on his Instagram on Tuesday (October 22).

“Lez go,” he simply captioned the post, showing a picture of himself in his Alexander Hamilton costume.

The actor’s return to the stage comes ten days after the tragic death of his 3-year-old daughter Adelaide, who spent nearly all her life battling seizures before sadly passing away.

Miguel stars in the title role of Hamilton.

“The first time I saw @hamiltonmusical was September 2015 with Miguel by my side and the original Broadway company on the stage. Adelaide was heavy in my stomach as I squished into the narrow seats at the Richard Rodgers Theater 8 months pregnant. Tonight, I watch my husband retake the stage, life imitating art imitating life, and Adelaide is still with us but now resting heavy in our hearts. I am so proud of you, @mig.cervantes. I’ll be standing by your side, taking this one inch stone at a time,” his wife Kelly wrote on Instagram.

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'Hamilton' Star Miguel Cervantes Reveals 3-Year-Old Daughter Adelaide Has Died

Miguel Cervantes‘ daughter Adelaide has sadly passed away.

The 42-year-old Hamilton star and wife Kelly confirmed that their 3-year-old daughter had died on Saturday (October 12) after entering hospice care last week.

“The Cervantes family is heartbroken to announce that their baby girl Adelaide Grace passed away early Saturday morning,” the Cervantes family shared in a statement with People. “She was held in the loving arms of her family as she peacefully achieves the ‘calm’ for which they’ve been searching for so long. They would like to extend their deepest, heartfelt gratitude to all who have reached out with words of support and prayer and will continue to feel all the love as they go through this difficult time.”

On Sunday, Kelly took to Instagram to share a black and white photo of her late daughter’s bedroom.

“The machines are off. Her bed is empty. The quiet is deafening. Miss Adelaide Grace left us early Saturday morning,” Kelly wrote. “She went peacefully in my arms and surrounded by love. Finally, she is free from pain, reactions and seizures but leaves our hearts shattered. We love you so much Adelaide bug and forever after.”

Adelaide spent nearly all of her life battling seizures. After experiencing her first seizure at 7-months-old, doctors diagnosed her with epilepsy. Two month later, Adelaide was diagnosed with Infantile Spasms (IS).

Miguel will be taking a brief break from his leading role in the Chicago production of Hamilton.

Our thoughts are with the Cervantes family during this difficult time.