Cormac Roth dead at 25 – Actor Tim Roth’s musician son dies after cancer battle, family confirms
CORMAC Roth, a musician and son of British actor Tim Roth, has died at 25 after a battle with cancer.
Cormac died on October 16, however, his death was not disclosed until Monday.
“He was a wild and electric ball of energy and his spirit was filled with light and goodness,” his family said.
“As wild as he was, Cormac was also the embodiment of kindness. A gentle soul who brought so much happiness and hope to those around him.
“The grief comes in waves, as do the tears and laughter, when we think of that beautiful boy across the 25 years and 10 months that we knew him.
“An irrepressible and joyful and wild and wonderful child. Only recently a man. We love him. We will carry him with us wherever we go.”
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Cormac, a talented guitarist, composer and producer, announced on his Instagram that he had been diagnosed with Stage 3 germ cell cancer last November.
“In November of 21 I was diagnosed with stage 3 germ cell cancer,” Roth shared on IG.
“Since then I’ve been fighting it daily, throwing everything I can at it. Chemo, high dose chemo, medication, transplants, transfusions, surgeries etc. It is called Choriocarcinoma, it is rare, and it has managed to stay many steps ahead of me no matter what I throw at it.
“It has taken away half of my hearing, 60pounds of weight, my confidence, and will continue its murderous path until I can manage to stop it some how, and kill it.”
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The 25-year-old added: “But it hasn’t taken away my will to survive, or my love of making music. It hasn’t taken me down yet.
“If you or someone you love is effected [SIC] by cancer, please feel free to reach out for it is an emotional rollercoaster unlike anything else.
“Love to you all please make sure to do the things that you love. Life is short. It is chaos.
“And you never know when it’s going to be you. Be well and go to the doctor. F*** cancer.”
Cormac’s father, Tim Roth, is a renowned Golden Globe-nominated British actor.
Roth, 61, made his television debut in 1982’s Made in Britain.
He’s starred in several films, including The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover, Vicent & Theo, Reservoir Dogs, Pulp Fiction, Four Rooms and Rob Roy.
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Most recently, he reprised his 2008 role of Emil Blonsky, aka Abomination, from the 2008 film The Incredible Hulk in Marvel‘s Disney+ series She-Hulk: Attorney At Law.
Cormac is survived by his parents, Tim and Nikki Roth, his brother, Timothy Hunter, and half-brother Jack.
What is germ cell cancer? Germ cell tumors can appear at any age.
They develop from cells that produce eggs or sperm so germ cell tumors can affect the ovaries or testes.
However, it is also possible for a germ cell tumor to develop in other parts of the body.
As a baby develops during pregnancy, the cells producing eggs or sperm normally move to the ovaries or testes.
However, rarely they can settle in other parts of the body where they can develop into tumors.
The most common places for this to happen are the bottom of the spine (sacrococcygeal), the brain, chest and the abdomen.
Each year, fewer than 45 children in the UK develop malignant germ cell tumors.
Most children who develop germ cell tumors will be cured.
The cause of germ cell tumors is not well understood but research into the causes of different cancers is ongoing.
What are the symptoms? The signs are dependent on where in the body the tumor is.
- Constipation – if the tumor is in the pelvis.
- Trouble holding urine in – if in the pelvis.
- Leg weakness – if the tumor presses on the nerve at the bottom of the spine.
How is it treated?
Treatment programs will depend on where the tumor is, the size and whether it has spread and the type of germ cell tumor.
You may have to have surgery to remove it and this might be enough if it’s small enough to remove. After surgery, you may also have to have chemotherapy.