Rob Delaney On Living Through Grief

Rob Delaney On Living Through Grief - EXTENDED INTERVIEW

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Comedian and author Rob Delaney joins Stephen for a soul-baring discussion of his family’s journey through grief following the loss of his toddler son. Read more about Rob’s journey in his new book, “A Heart That Works,” available now. #Colbert #RobDelaney #AHeartThatWorks #ExtendedInterview
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@themripley Рік тому

As a Brit, Rob's continued advocacy for the NHS makes him a hero and a National Treasure. The way he absolutely lit up talking about Henry made my heart ache. I adore him.

@charliemac1512 6 місяців тому

Absolutely this. ❤

@Salam99-1 2 місяці тому

Amen. I've moved to Sweden recently (thank you, Brexit) and realise how much there are aspects of the NHS I still miss utterly. Protect it at any cost

@MissAdelon Рік тому

Stephen is an amazing interviewer. He guided Rob without being intrusive, giving him all the space he needed and then bringing him back gently.

@bluebellbeatnik4945 11 місяців тому

he has dealt with a lot of grief in his life, that's how he's knows to do that

@pimpzmobi 7 місяців тому

10:37 Dunno, Suddenly bringing out a photo of his son (mid sentence) was rude in my opinion

@SevenFootPelican Рік тому

I feel horrible for what this guy had to go through. Props to him for having the courage to publicly speak out about the grief some parents go through

@tabaxikhajit4541 Рік тому

And to do it with humor that honors his child. I had tears, but I laughed.

@TheMrAshley2010 Рік тому

@JeffFreemanPhotographer Рік тому

As a parent who has lost a child - in a different manner - I have a real appreciation for how he discusses and shares.... Props. Serious props....

@nbuehster Рік тому

We all do. I almost died right away, after I was born, and I'm sure my whole family would feel the same way if I did.

@hattkelley296 Рік тому

As a retired hospital chaplain, I am so grateful for your work of love in this book. Thank you Mr. Delaney.

@BlakieTT Рік тому

I'm so, so sorry this happened to you and your family, Rob. 😭 Rest in peace little man.

@intintoli Рік тому

Rob’s story of his other son writing “tumor” (misspelled) on a cardboard box and stabbing it over and over…had me in tears.

@BestFitSquareChannel Рік тому

Stephen is unequivocally our most empathetic, generous, compassionate host… a privilege to experience… 🫶🏻 🌻 🖖🏼

@valhoff3 Рік тому

There are no words to convey how devastated this lovely man and his family must have felt at the loss of Henry. But still, he can smile at the memory of his precious boy. And thank you, Stephen, for allowing Rob to share his story.

@gllyflower Рік тому

Indeed a great showing as usual for Colbert, one of the best interviewers out there.

@kathleenlandolt5936 Рік тому

@@gllyflower Yes Stephen is a wonderful host. He knows when to shut up and let his guests speak.

@laalaa99stl Рік тому

Thanks, LSSC for allowing this man his moment of grace and for letting his son live again if for even a few more moments in our minds.

@Nelly34e Рік тому

For anyone who was moved by this and is a fan of Rob, he was just on Marc Maron’ podcast talking about this for an hour and a half. It’s a really moving conversation.

@RosablueHandMade Рік тому

Cheers for that. I must admit I have been a little reticent to take that talk on. The man's grief is so damned physical. Not difficult to imagine, though, how the little one might have been a real champ. Good blokes, both.

@julierogers1155 Рік тому

Oh, thank you so much. I am going to search for that podcast right now.

@divagirllove3977 Рік тому

thank you I'm going to listen! Big fan of Rob's. thx

@yogawitherinb Рік тому

Thank you. I will look for it

@feddomeijerwiersma6955 Рік тому

The Marc Maron interview broke me. Unbelieveby good and deep and moving.

@infraredthomas Рік тому

The best ways to support someone on a grief journey is to listen, and to ask about the loved one that passed away. It is obvious that Stephen has gone through his own grief journey because when guests come on, who are in the midst of grieving, he listens and asks about the loved one they are missing. What a deeply moving "interview".

@yogawitherinb Рік тому

Yes, so true. We are already sad and heart broken. I love talking about my daughter Dakota. I feel a bit cheered when friends or family talk about her. She died in 2018.

@FreedomofSpeech865 Рік тому

@@yogawitherinbmy daughter taught dance to a lovely girl who died Tuesday from brain cancer she battled for 5 years. She was an amazing young girl, just 13 y.o. Having girls myself, I cry for her parents.

@yogawitherinb Рік тому

@@FreedomofSpeech865 thank you. The pain is hard to deal with .

@VioletEmerald Рік тому

And of course, Stephen Colbert did go through a huge set of losses that he's spoken publicly about on multiple occasions and this interviewee alludes to quickly at 7:06 in the middle of the interview here. Stephen was very close with his mother all his life and she lost three of her children before her death (Stephen's brothers), 2 while they were still children although not as young as Rob's son. It's such an amazing thing to witness his deep understanding. 💜

@gloriag1259 Рік тому

Rob Delaney describes his child so beautifully...had me in tears. A mixture of joy, love and sadness.

@jojocatattack Рік тому

One of the best interviews you have ever done Stephen. My deepest condolences Rob, to you and your family.

@dfghdfghuytiu8207 Рік тому

There aren’t many people for whom I would listen to such a sad story all the way to the end. But I loved Catastrophe, and he was so brave to keep going with the show, and keep being funny, in the middle of so much heartbreak.

@hansentj Рік тому

Anytime I hear Stephen discuss loss and grief I feel like my heart gets a bit bigger.

@katiemorillo2312 Рік тому

Wow! Had me crying throughout the entire interview. May your precious son continue to RIP 🙏

@KyrylTube Рік тому

Same. I don’t even have children.

@tobiaszurcher5358 Рік тому

What a beautiful Interview. As a father, who has lost a child, it touches me deeply.

@ritab5153 Рік тому

im so, so sorry, Tobias. May you feel his love and his spirit in you and around you.

@ravenwolf7128 Рік тому

❤❤❤

@JesusP216 Рік тому

I’m sorry for your loss.

@Anastasia-oy2zp Рік тому

Your strength is so inspiring ❤

@bree8917 Рік тому

I'm so, so sorry for your loss.

@theshadow3001 Рік тому

Just finished watching your interview with Steve Colbert my heart goes out to you my man may God bless you and your family. Thank you for your courage

@jeanineharkonen-rohlke4876 Рік тому

I am grateful that he mentioned the loneliness and isolation of grief. I was widowed at 43 and no one in my circle of friends, co-workers, even the people at my church could comprehend that aspect of grief. It has been 22 years and it's taken a long time for those feelings to subside.

@ritab5153 Рік тому

im sorry, Jeanine..., sometimes it must feel like it was yesterday. Know that he is there. Talk to him.

@bonnierobinson8684 Рік тому

You will never forget.

@PEGASUSleadmare Рік тому

Continue to be gentle with yourself. Sending you positive vibes from Iowa. ❤

@lcb3129 Рік тому

Im so sorry for your loss

@maccmanloccs1105 Рік тому

Thanks Rob for letting us remember your son I won't forget his face or his spirit you expressed .....blessings cuz💙💫

@aliciamusiclover7810 Рік тому

My brother also died on my mothers birthday. And I was grateful for your words about it. Other people often don`t understand that she does not want to celebrate her birthday any more. (He died 3 years ago). My father had also died of cancer a longer time ago. During this interview I liked how you were able to talk about it. My first language is not English, but it is always admirable to find words about grief and even though everybody grieves differently, I felt a connection. Thank you.

@fattysl26 Рік тому

To me your mum feeling that makes so much sense. How can she celebrate on the day her child died. Sorry for your loss.

@karenvanderbeck Рік тому

My condolences for your loss ❤️

@mackymintle7806 Рік тому

Kudos on writing so well in English! Your grasp of the language appears to be better than most native speakers I meet. 😂

@kernjames Рік тому

thanks for your heartfelt comment.

@rachelroberts633 Рік тому

I had someone super close buried on my birthday and now, I hate and dread it. This poor man and family. 😭

@zerocoolcat 2 місяці тому

Thanks to Stephen for not shying away from such interviews!

@mariekastler5391 Рік тому

Going through the unimaginable, then coming back to share the lessons: that's The Hero's Journey. Thank You, Sir.

@jayejaye62 Рік тому

I really appreciate that Stephen just knows how to have a conversation about loss and grief, which is really evident by his asking about Henry and who he was. I’ve experienced profound grief after losing my dad at a young age and all I wanted to do was talk about my father to other people… not just talk about my loss and his death. I just wanted to tell stories about him and be reminded of the life we had together instead of just talking about his death.

@gordonakers8247 Рік тому

Exactly. When I lost my brother I was only five years old. When I would break out in tears people would tell me to stop, that I needed to forget, but what I needed was to remember him. At night I would cry myself to sleep and even then when something would happen that reminded me of him I would start crying. No one could ever figure out why. I even started to weep on stage in a Christmas play in first grade. Something about the story of Mary and Joseph touched my heart and I thought of Bobby. His name. Seaman 1class US Navt Robert C Ghann 1943😔⚓️

@knopflerfan9069 Рік тому

Stephen lost his dad and two brothers who were closest in age to him when he was 10 - I expect that had given him insight into the discussion of grief

@ellie-tk4jy Рік тому

@Gordon Akers Mary and Joseph? That's not a touching story, it's a really creepy story but sorry for your loss

@dnaruka1307 2 місяці тому

That is one constant thought, constant worry, and preoccupation that I had when my mother passed - that being a late born only child, there would be no one else who would know her stories like I did, and no one to listen to those stories of her life. I replayed those conversations again and again in my mind.

@susansnyder2420 Рік тому

As someone the same age as Stephen, I especially appreciate when he interviews someone about grief. He does such a beautiful job. Simply beautiful.

@cherylsibson2529 Рік тому

After living through the grief of a loved one, regardless of age, brain tumors are very tough on families, good on you for writing.

@seanlogue5257 Рік тому

I have literally never commented on a video in 10 years of viewing… couldn’t be bothered. Thank you for giving Rob the opportunity to tell this story… for all of us.

@bumgrapes Рік тому

Oh my god. My heart just completely broke. I’m so sorry, Rob.

@billdiehl-jones7568 Рік тому

As a father who also lost a child, I cannot imagine the strength it took to speak so eloquently and powerfully about such a devastating experience. Love is stronger than death

@yogawitherinb Рік тому

Yes so true. So sorry for your loss

@ritab5153 Рік тому

i am so very sorry for your loss.

@floridagal150 Рік тому

I commend him for being strong enough to use his son's death to heal and help so many other people who are going through heartache. God bless him.

@ccsamba1 4 місяці тому

Rob Delaney THANK YOU for this. XO

@ccsamba1 4 місяці тому

And thank you Stephen Colbert!!!!!!

@ChubbyUnicorn Рік тому

The immense compassion in this interview. Stephen teaching us how to speak with people who've experienced great loss. Takes one to understand one. Thank you both for this Beautiful moment.

@VioletEmerald Рік тому

Completely agree. This made me shed a few tears to witness but my main feeling was how this was such a beautiful expression of wisdom and of love...

@majawesterlund9938 7 місяців тому

This damaged my heart, permanently. And it also healed it.

@RicoBurghFan Рік тому

Heartbreaking and beautiful. Thank you Mr Delaney for sharing your grief. Henry will always be with you in every beautiful thing in this world. 🤗🌞🌈

@beachvacay3184 Рік тому

Oh, my heart. This man is so sweet talking about his little son. What a special person. Loss is so heartbreaking but he’s radiating love.

@RyanChittaphong Рік тому

Came here to watch the extended interview because I could tell how important this interview was for Stephen and Rob, I wanted to see more. Truly touching.

@JoniAntonio Рік тому

I have an 8 year old daughter and listening to him makes appreciate fatherhood even more (if that’s even possible) No parent should have to bury their own child 🥺

@daniellebelisle2446 Рік тому

I’ve been watching a lot of his interviews, and the way he talks about Henry, and his love for him is so painfully beautiful. Making the best of something so horrible and doing so with vulnerability, is awe inspiring.

@melissapark7470 Рік тому

Thank you for giving Rob the air time and the space to speak so lovingly and freely about a difficult subject. It's a human thing that we are not fully equipped to experience. When you are; you just do. We carry on because we must. Love endures and comforts and it still hurts. It's all ok. Thank you

@margarete6888 Рік тому

My niece died of brain cancer just before her ninth birthday. No one in my family will ever be the same. Kudos to this man for carrying on. ❤

@SunnyGrandma Рік тому

There is no way to be the same. Losing a child is a life experience of learning, grief, pain, growth, understanding and love. We are all changed by the deaths of our children.

@kopite2184 Рік тому

What a beautiful interview.

@jessehawk3490 Рік тому

Sincerely , i can see the pain behind the smile, GL for your book Rob xx

@nstll5595 9 місяців тому

Incredible man, so much respect

@user-vn9jm2gm7k Рік тому

How we complain about miniscule crap in our everyday lives...no matter what's happening in my life, as long as my children are healthy and happy, that's all that matters. The gratitude I have for my 3 children is overwhelming!

@Simon-ev4ji 7 місяців тому

I absolutely adore the way that Stephen Colbert interviews his guests. He's so much more in touch with peoples feelings than most other interviews are - big respect.

@HyperactiveNeuron Рік тому

This is the best interview I've seen in a long time. Now I want his book. Love Rob and his family

@bettymaugeri7316 Рік тому

My condolences to Rob Delaney at his heartbreaking loss of his precious child Henry🙏

@Mark_Brooks Рік тому

If you've ever seen Rob on UK TV, you already know how hilarious and kind he is.

@Skankhunt42.... Рік тому

Love him on Frankie Boyles show. He's a talent

@marylynnacee4062 Рік тому

Thank you Rob & Stephen. The interview was handled so sensitively with empathy & humor. Blessings & thanks.💙

@paigeking5583 Рік тому

What an absolutely gorgeous interview. Rob's willingness to be raw without deflecting whatsoever is so powerful.

@junkmail1203 Рік тому

Omg i couldn’t imagine the pain, I can feel him missing his son. This was an incredible interview.

@sarahb5435 Рік тому

We lost my nephew at 2 months old. The hardest part was explaining to his sisters why he was sick and why he died. (SMA 2 was the diagnosis) This happened close to 20 years ago and my incredible nieces (and their father/my brother) celebrate his birthday. It was as terrible as Rob Delaney says- you feel so separate from others.

@bsenroy Рік тому

Wow.... havent had a cry like this in months. Thanks for sharing, Rob.

@michaelrae9599 Рік тому

Amazingly honest and impactful.

@bethnasca4720 Рік тому

Stunning interview! Lost a niece at age five. It’s devastating for the parents and siblings. Don’t be afraid to talk about this child. It’s important to the parents to know their child hasn’t been forgotten.

@yogawitherinb Рік тому

Yes, so true

@jaseboon6282 Рік тому

I lost my son many years ago and it changes you. Rob understand as do I how you feel removed from everyone around you. You heal eventually but the anger you feel gets aimed at people who are callous and heartless in general which is difficult in the troll world we live in. You find your way back with gratitude and love.

@yogawitherinb Рік тому

Yes, so true. So sorry for your loss. Xx

@EllePerso Рік тому

Stephen: I lost my husband, Adriaan, to cancer 2 years ago. The sadness is unimaginable. The only time that i have a moment of guaranteed laughter is watching your show. But today, after watching your interview with mr. Delaney, I saw how much you can give to those of us that are hurting from unspent love. Thank you for talking about grief. It is not as ugly as it seems. It is just a lot of love that needs to be shared. Your best comment on this interview was " tell me about him (Henry)". Thank you for asking that question because that brought Henry to life. You are a gift to this world Stephen. Thank you.

@ritabosico3328 Рік тому

Hugs sent for your heart, Elle

@misled1982 Рік тому

"uspent love" wow never thought about that way, what nice way to give grief a new word...sory for your lost!

@elizabethschuler8890 Рік тому

Came here to say the same thing.

@christofurbup6224 Рік тому

A little bit of empathy goes a long way.

@wrylife57 Рік тому

What a stunningly heartbreaking interview. To Rob Delaney and his family--I weep for you. To Stephen Colbert--thank you for this uninterrupted moment of pure humanity.

@vajrayoga Рік тому

this is so beautiful. as mom to a severely disabled child I could relate to so much of what he said about that feeling of isolation and that gap you feel between you and the rest of the world. I'm so deeply touched by his story and his beautiful articulation of what it's like to go through this. The photo of him with his precious boy leaves me in tears.

@ellie-tk4jy Рік тому

Sorry to hear that. I hope you can find connection with the world in some way even if it's merely spiritual or during small moments.

@vajrayoga Рік тому

@@ellie-tk4jy I have - very much so. Thank you ❤Its been 23 years. Its so hard in the beginning . Now it feels like nothing other than a miraculous blessing ✨

@gordonstevenson797 Рік тому

Thank you Rob.

@nights_over_egypt Рік тому

Thank you so much for sharing your family’s experience Rob 🙏 Henry is so lucky to have a dad who is able to keep his memory alive. ❤

@darkjosh1 Рік тому

Hope everyone finds peace in whatever pain they are going through

@sugar7470 8 місяців тому

Rob's book is one of the most beautiful and moving things Ive ever read. Cant recommend it highly enough.

@Kyle_Noronha Рік тому

The way that Stephen handles this subject matter with Rob is incredible. that’s why he’s the best

@VikrantDuttChaudhary Рік тому

Not a parent....but this just breaks my heart...

@billconwell7460 Рік тому

Thank you Rob for putting this terrible thing in a way to understand and absorb.I lost my wife Gloria right before our 43rd anniversary and I never imagined I would have to go on without her.I continue and get strength from 2 daughters and remembering all the fun Gloria & I had.I wrote this a long time ago from my strongest memory about a camping trip. On a summer night in the midnight light of the moon dancing in your eyes, you touched my lips with your magic kiss,frozen here in time. You're so right Rob,you can't heal if you can't embrace the good.Bill Conwell

@benny-rex Рік тому

Mr. Colbert, you just made the better part of an hour talking about the economy and a dead child into something heartwarming and engaging. You're master of your craft. Bravo.

@indrinita Рік тому

Wow, this is how parents should feel about their children, always. As someone who grew up with parents who didn't give a $hit about me, I can only imagine how it must feel to be so loved as Rob loved his son.

@jamesmather4581 Рік тому

I didn't know this side of Rob, what a huge amount of pain to deal with. his comedy on frankies new world order is brilliant. One of my favourite guests.

@jrpipik Рік тому

"What was he like?" may be the best interview question ever.

@hughmann1908 Рік тому

Wow, just wow ❤

@TheArtistGR Рік тому

He's such a nice guy. I feel for him.

@eddiehayes1523 Рік тому

I'm not a parent but I do understand grief from losing my mother suddenly as a young adult. It is very hard to explain to those who haven't experienced it. Losing one's child must be exponentially harder than what even I, my 21, 19 and 12 year old siblings experienced. Amazing interview. Thank you Rob and Stephen.

@1STString78 Рік тому

😥Omg. I just cried my face off. What an amazing baby. RIP little guy.

@danandkiko Рік тому

Rob's transparency and positivity are inspiring. That terrible experience taught him so much that we can learn about ourselves.

@brendaoneill1581 Рік тому

What a heartbreaking story ...I'm so glad he shared his story to help anyone dealing with such profound loss

@zebrazagadore4827 Рік тому

Beautiful interview, Stephen.

@ca2ne Рік тому

Are there any two men more capable of talking about loss and grace? I'm crying.

@leahmoore6820 7 місяців тому

Stephen has this amazing ability to not interrupt his guests and just listen. And it's so important. Rest in peace, Henry.

@taylorchameleon Рік тому

this was one of the most profound & captivating conversations i've ever watched.

@spiritinthematerialworld Рік тому

What a transparent, vulnerable conversation. Much love to Rob.

@SARGENTO007A Рік тому

I had such a hard time not to cry during this beautiful heartfelt interview.

@Alfakkin 3 місяці тому

Heartbreaking 😢

@battlebeard2041 Рік тому

I listened to this while driving home from work to my three healthy kids. Had a tear in my eye. Respect to the man, his family, and his message. I also share a taste for baby ears… and cheeks.

@glr4275 Рік тому

I feel so close to this man. He speaks at a such a basic human level, I virtually hug him and his family. Thanks for his effort and his book.

@ginger2153 Рік тому

My cousin passed away unexpectedly at 28 years old. My aunt, her mother, passed away a few years ago. I think a lot about the grief she must have felt, especially now, dealing with my own significant loss. I’m glad you had him on the show and I’m looking forward to learning more from him. Grief is so isolating and alienating. Anything that can help us better understand each other is a gift.

@ernestolopezdevictoria8512 Рік тому

Rob's words echo in my soul. I lost my husband of 12 years, suddenly six days before Christmas 2015. Grief was all those things and more. You become a member of a very awful club when you lose someone like that. The similes and metaphors you have to describe what you're feeling fall so short of the actual truth. It is isolating. Even amongst friends and loved ones, you feel so alone. The good news is the light eventually returns and the grief subsides--but it never goes away--it is there always, on the periphery of your consciousness a background hum in the daily minutes of your life. It remains a silver thread woven into the fabric of your life.

@mxfxdlg Рік тому

Absolutely beautiful. I could listen to Rob talk about his sons all day. Inspiring.

@catelewis7223 Рік тому

Thankyou for sharing. Yes grief is immense. To lose a child must be awful. 🙏♥️

@yaisa111 Рік тому

Such a beautiful lovely Man🙏🏽💕❤️God BLESSS this family, may 🌟Henrys light and love continue to be near and inspire more life more love more blessings 🌬♾💕

@anthonyevilblack Рік тому

Is a remarkable thing to see a man tell such a beautiful and yet tragic story. I have an 18 month old daughter and like many parents I feel compassion appreciation and love for him and his family. And most of all gratitude for his incredible fortitude and strength to put into words his hellish experience and how he has lived afterwards with love throughout all of this. He had me crying the entire ride home. And as soon as I got in my home I held my baby daughter and kiss her thanking god for her and all children and for all the parents who loose a child. May he have us all in his glory. No parent should buried their children.

@MariaBareiss Рік тому

Please put her ears in your mouth.

@kvoltti Рік тому

I will always remember the wail my grandmother made at my uncle’s funeral. It is a pain I would not wish on my greatest enemy. I can’t imagine the strength of character it takes to transform that pain into the love that Rob has.

@yogawitherinb Рік тому

Yes,i can imagine..it is out of order of how we think life should be..no parent should have to bury their child

@shawnbrown7563 Рік тому

When I was 21 I attended the funeral of my friend’s 16 year old sister who had committed suicide. The sound that came from Shannon’s mother when the funeral director told her that it was time to close the casket is something that I will never forget. I couldn’t wish that sort of grief on anyone.

@GenaTenney2 Рік тому

Brilliant interview of a man who suffered unimaginable loss. The order of questions was just right, and I loved that the interview ended with Delaney sharing beautiful and poignant memories of his son.

@samijamesmusic 23 дні тому

Wat a great host... PROPER RESPECT

@leeboriack8054 Рік тому

What a touching and heartfelt interview. So brave to bare such a deeply personal experience.

@BathedInMilk Рік тому

Rob always has been and remains an all round top bloke. Amazes me how he can talk like this and not dissolve. What a dude.

@robinsiciliano8923 Рік тому

I love you guys for featuring this story! I am a bereaved mother who is fighting to live the rest of my life without my beautiful son, Paolo. His sisters and I want to make him proud. There is just something about hearing other people’s stories about their experiences with child loss that helps me to feel like I can do “this”. “This” being existing in this world that no longer seems real after losing someone you love more than the air you breathe, all the stars in the sky and beyond all existence.