Ryan Reynolds visits an 8-year-old cancer patient at Boston Hospital

Ryan Reynolds visited a young fan undergoing cancer treatment in Boston.

Reynolds, 47, surprised Deadpool fan and cancer patient Nash, 8, with a visit to Mass General Hospital for Children, which was captured on video and shared via X to the hospital on Friday, September 20.

The Deadpool and Wolverine The actor entered the hospital room with a bag of gifts and shook hands with Nash, who beamed with excitement. Nash, who has a rare form of cancer, is mentioned rhabdomyosarcomaReynolds was able to show off his own superhero mask: a thermoplastic mask used in radiation therapy. Nash’s mask was decorated in red and black to resemble Deadpool’s.

“Can I take a picture of us with this?” Reynolds asked Nash before the pair took a selfie with the mask. “This is also a first for me.”

Reynolds, who works with the SickKids Foundation, took the time to praise Nash for his resilience at such a young age.

“Everything you’ve been through is a lot for an eight-year-old child. I hope you know that,” Reynolds said in the video. “You have what is called courage and perseverance. I promise that everything you experience today will be incredibly helpful.

Nash was also treated to a FaceTime with Reynolds’ Deadpool and Wolverine costar and true friend Hugh Jackman. Nash’s mother, Angie Poirershared a video of the conversation via Xin which Reynolds tells Jackman, 55, over the phone, “I’m in a hospital in Boston with a kid named Nash. He’s the coolest guy you’ll ever meet and he’s going to check it out Deadpool and Wolverine soon.” Reynolds jokingly added, “He probably doesn’t even know who you are!”

Poirer captioned her video, “I loved this moment. 💕If Ryan’s BFF Hugh Jackman happens to call during your visit, you’ll get an extra FaceTime with WOLVERINE! 😮.”

Poirer shared more photos from the day in a separate post, revealing that Nash’s custom Deadpool radiation mask led to Reynolds’ visit.

“Ryan Reynolds and I have been following each other on Twitter for years,” Poirer wrote via X on Friday. “Sent him a photo of Nash’s custom ‘Deadpool’ radiation mask and he replied saying he wanted to meet him in Boston. We kept it a surprise for Nash. Thanks for this reminder Ryan!”

Reynolds later reposted the photos via X and thanked the hospital staff at Mass General for Children for their “dedication.” [their] live this work.” He continued, “Ffs, I know it’s not easy. I wish every child who needs treatment would get it here. And I wish that every parent with a sick child could put their child in their hands in such a capable way.”

The Deadpool actor concluded his post with a message to Nash: “Nash, you are the best. I love you, friend.”