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Ryan Reynolds surprises young fan undergoing cancer treatment at Boston hospital

"Deadpool" star Ryan Reynolds surprises fan being treated for cancer at Boston hospital
"Deadpool" star Ryan Reynolds surprises fan being treated for cancer at Boston hospital 00:55

BOSTON - A young boy undergoing cancer treatment at a Boston hospital got a big surprise when he was greeted by actor Ryan Reynolds.

The "Deadpool and Wolverine" star surprised 8-year-old Nash on Friday at Mass General Hospital for Children, where he's being treated for a rare form of cancer.

It all started when Nash's mother sent Reynolds a picture of her son's radiation mask, which is decorated to look like Reynolds' superhero alter ego, Deadpool. Reynolds replied he'd love to meet Nash in Boston. The whole visit was a surprise.

Reynolds signed Nash's mask and even did a Facetime call with his "Deadpool and Wolverine" co-star Hugh Jackman, so he could talk to Nash too.

Reynolds wrote about the meeting on X (formerly Twitter) and said, "Wish every kid needing treatment got it here. And I wish every parent with a sick kid could put their kid in hands this capable. Nash, you're the best. Love you, pal."

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