Actor Ryan Reynolds pens sad goodbye to Deadpool fan

Ryan Reynolds has written a heartfelt tribute to cancer victim Connor McGrath. Credit: Ryan Reynolds/Facebook

Hollywood actor Ryan Reynolds has written a sad goodbye to a 13-year-old fan who has died from cancer.

In a post on his official Facebook page Reynolds said he met Connor McGrath through the 'Make A Wish Foundation' three years ago.

Connor was a fan of comic book hero Deadpool also known as Wade Wilson, who Reynolds played in the 2016 film.

Connor McGrath met Ryan Reynolds through the 'Make A Wish Foundation'. Credit: Ryan Reynolds/Facebook

Reynolds revealed that he allowed Connor to see a special rough cut version of the movie before it was completely finished and released in the cinema.

In his heartfelt tribute Reynolds added that Connor was "a great friend, a great son, and a light to the people lucky enough to know him."

Ryan Reynolds and Connor McGrath bonded over the teenager's love of Deadpool. Credit: Ryan Reynolds/Facebook

While expressing sympathy for Connor's family and friend Reynolds said he was "grateful I got to orbit Connor's world for a brief time."