‘Harry Potter’ star reveals newborn baby son’s devastating health battle

See more of our coverage in your search results. Actress Bonnie Wright, who played Ginny Weasley in the “Harry Potter” films, revealed her son has been hospitalized six times since his birth just five weeks ago as the newborn faces health struggles. “Our sweet little Aster has been to the hospital 6 times in his 5 weeks of life. Getting treatment for a condition we knew he’d be born with. He is such a strong, chill little baby 🥹,” the actress wrote via Instagram Saturday alongside a photo of her holding her little one at the hospital. Wright also expressed gratitude for her “supportive family and friends” who have stepped in to help care for Aster and his older brother, Elio, 3, during the family’s challenging few weeks. “Harry Potter” star Bonnie Wright revealed her son has been hospitalized six times since his birth just five weeks ago. thisisbwright/Instagram “Getting treatment for a condition we knew he’d be born with. He is such a strong, chill little baby,” she shared with her Instagram followers. thisisbwright/Instagram “The village is possible, text/call your pals ❤️,” she concluded, without sharing further details about the medical condition her youngest son is battling. Wright welcomed Aster Sky Wright Lococo with her husband, Andrew Lococo, on Sept. 28, announcing the birth via Instagram several weeks later on Oct. 17. “Say hello to our son Aster Sky Wright Lococo born at home on the 28th September,” she wrote alongside several photos of the newborn, explaining that his name was inspired by the star-shaped aster flower. Wright also thanked her friends and family for stepping up to help with her older son, Elio, pictured here with her husband, Andrew Lococo. thisisbwright/Instagram Wright welcomed her second son (pictured here) on Sept. 28. thisisbwright/Instagram Want more celebrity and pop culture news? Start your day with Page Six Daily. Thanks for signing up! “Our little star has been showered in love by his big brother Elio,” Wright added. “Thank you universe for my loving bundle of boys!” She first announced she was expecting her second child back in April on social media. “Two babies on my lap 🐣 our second little earthling joining us this autumn!!” she wrote alongside a sweet snap of her and Elio snuggling on the couch. “Our little star has been showered in love by his big brother Elio,” Wright (pictured with her husband and Elio in August) wrote in the announcement. thisisbwright/Instagram The British actress first announced her pregnancy in April. thisisbwright/Instagram The British actress is best known for playing the youngest Weasley sibling in the “Harry Potter” film series. She made her professional acting debut in “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” in 2001 and played the character for 10 years through “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2” in 2011. Subsequently, Wright appeared in a string of independent films and founded her own production company, BonBonLumiere, in 2012. Wright (pictured with Daniel Radcliffe in “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1”) made her film debut in the series as Ginny Weasley in 2001. ©Warner Bros/Courtesy Everett Collection She played the character for 10 years through “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2” in 2011 (pictured here). ©Warner Bros/Courtesy Everett Collection In recent years, the mom of two has has devoted much of her career outside of acting to environmental advocacy. The actress is an ambassador for Greenpeace and the Rainforest Alliance and released her book, “Go Gently: Actionable Steps to Nurture Yourself and the Planet,” in 2022. She also founded Earthling, a family-focused platform offering resources, activities and community events aimed at helping children develop a connection to the natural world. Community Guidelines Welcome to the Page Six Community! Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas in a safe space. In order to do so, we've created a simple set of rules that will improve your experience. Simply put, keep it civil. Your post will/might be rejected if it contains: Spam Insults, profanity, incoherent, obscene or inflammatory language and threats of any kind Attacks on the identity of other commenters or the article's author User accounts will/might be blocked if we notice: Continuous attempts to re-post comments that have been previously moderated/rejected Racist, sexist, or homophobic comments Attempts or tactics that put the site security at risk So, how can you be a power user? Stay on topic and share your passion. Feel free to elaborate to get your point across. 'Like' or 'Dislike' when you are filled with emotions! Protect your community. Use the report tool to alert us when someone breaks the rules. Thanks for reading our community guidelines. Don't forget, freedom of speech is not the freedom of reach!