A SEVEN-YEAR-OLD boy has tragically lost his mum and gran to coronavirus – with his dad now fighting for life.

Only child Evan Cadby's NHS worker mum Julianne Cadby died at home four days after her mum Joan, 84, was killed by the bug.

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Relatives have now stepped up to care for the youngster as his dad Chris, 43, remains on a ventilator as he fights the deadly virus.

And hundreds of well-wishers have donated to support little Evan after the coronavirus tragedy.

One contributor urged Evan’s dad to keep fighting saying: “Come on Chris, this precious little lad needs you.”

Neighbours said Chris and Julianne, of Pentwyn, Cardiff, were "wonderful parents" who doted on Evan.

Fundraiser Natalie Lloyd-Hughes said on a JustGiving page: "We heard the absolutely awful news that Julianne had passed away from Covid-19.

"Just four days previously Julianne had tragically lost her own mother, Joan, to the virus.

“In addition to this, Julianne's husband Chris, Evan’s dad, is currently in hospital fighting the virus."

Evan is in year two at St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School inn Cardiff.

One well-wisher added: "Absolutely devastated. Come on Chris you can do this. We are all praying for you and thinking of Evan. RIP lovely, kind, caring Julianne and RIP Joan."

Another wrote: "Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Chris – stay strong fight hard."

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It comes after tributes for mum Julianne, 49, flooded in after she tragically lost her life.

Julianne had worked in several roles at her health board in Cardiff, Wales across three decades and was a "much loved" member of her team.

A spokesman for Cardiff and Vale University Health Board said: "Julianne was a much loved member of our team, she was extremely warm and caring and would always make time to help and support hear colleagues.

"Her dedication shone through, playing a central role in all that we do in the service and her focus was always on ensuring we are delivering the best service we can for children and young people.

"Her loss will be felt by all the many colleagues she has worked with over the years.

"She is survived by her husband Chris, their son Evan and her brother Ian. We will miss her greatly."

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