The Roberts family faces a profoundly difficult and heartbreaking reality as they return home without their beloved son, Will. The loss has drawn widespread attention and deep sympathy from a community that closely followed his journey.

Instead of returning to a house filled with the routine of daily life and ongoing medical care, his family is confronted with the stark and painful silence of his absence, marking the beginning of an agonizing grieving process.

This is an update from Will Roberts..

The journey leading to this moment was defined by a fierce and relentless struggle against osteosarcoma. For nearly two years, young Will Roberts fought the aggressive bone cancer with remarkable courage, enduring rigorous medical treatments and challenges alongside his family.

Throughout this extended battle, his resilience captured the hearts of those around him, turning his medical journey into a poignant narrative of hope and endurance against heavy odds.

I’m a lot like you. I think about Will Roberts every day. I keep my phone with me 24/7. I pray for Will and his family. Will Roberts is 15 years old.

Despite the collective efforts and the unwavering dedication shown during his nearly two-year fight, Will ultimately lost his battle with the illness. This tragic turn of events abruptly halts the medical routines that had defined their lives, replacing them with the heavy burden of grief.

Walking back into their home will bring them face-to-face with a living space filled with his personal belongings, his spirit, and the painful reminder of a room that is now empty.

He’s back to clinic this week. While Will Roberts has never stopped fighting, this was supposed to be an off week from DeltaRex-G, the trial drug Will is receiving in Santa Monica,

As the family navigates this painful milestone, they face the task of organizing a funeral instead of planning future medical treatments. The focus of those around them now rests entirely on offering support and respect during this time of mourning.

Because this is a medical loss rather than a criminal matter, no investigations or legal proceedings are applicable, leaving the family and community to focus solely on honoring Will’s memory and coping with the profound void left behind.

I think about him a lot. I bet you do, too. I think about Will Roberts a lot because he’s carrying the torch for kids with cancer. He’s the 15-year-old who is