"Our angel": AFL star's devastating family news
Melbourne Demons veteran Tom McDonald and his wife Ruby have shared their heartbreak, after daughter Goldie was stillborn at 20 weeks.
The couple shared the devastating news in an Instagram post on Wednesday, alongside a a black and white photo of the pair cradling the tiny tot in hospital.
"At 11.55pm on Sunday night, 21st of January our gorgeous Goldie Joan McDonald was born sleeping and became our angel above," the caption read.
"Watching over us and her siblings until we meet again in wonderland.
"We are truly heartbroken to have lost our baby girl at 20 weeks, but know that she will be forever and always with us all," they added.
"Thank you to everyone who has and continues to support our family, we will never be able to thank you enough for your kindness, love and care.
"Please be patient with us as we navigate life without our Goldie girl in our arms."
A few football figures took to the comments to pay their respects.
"Thinking of you guys and sending you all the love and strength," footballer Nathan Jones wrote.
Fellow Melbourne Demons star Steven May and midfielder Christian Petracca commented love heart emojis, while Western Bulldogs player Oskar Baker commented: "Thinking of you guys ❤️"
The couple are parents to daughter Bella, four, and son Leo, two.
Image: Instagram