This Actress's Baby Was Dead At Birth, 'Angels' Brought Him Back To Life 2 Minutes Later

There are moments in life when a mother’s faith becomes her greatest strength, especially when fate threatens to take away the most precious thing she has. Actress Ann Wenn lived through such a miraculous

yet heartbreaking moment when her son, Sebby, was born. She says he “wasn’t even supposed to be alive”, but just two minutes later, paramedics arrived like angels and brought him back.

Her closest friend, EastEnders star Marc Elliott, stood by her side throughout this ordeal, and today, life-changing technology like LifeLights has become essential for Sebby’s survival and progress.

Special Bond Between Sebby And Marc Elliott

Twelve-year-old Sebby Slater, who lives with a life-limiting condition like cerebral palsy, shares an unshakeable bond with Marc. To Sebby, he is simply ‘Uncle Marc’, a loving presence since infancy.

Marc, known for portraying the first openly gay Muslim character in UK television history, has been Ann’s pillar of strength for 23 years. The two first met during a Dangerous Liaisons production in Austria, and Ann, who has appeared in Doctors and Holby City, says Marc supported her not only during Sebby’s traumatic birth but also through the loss of her mother and sister.

A Birth That Nearly Ended In Tragedy

Ann recalls that her pregnancy was progressing normally, and she was preparing for a home birth. But at the last moment, disaster struck; the umbilical cord slipped into the birth canal, cutting off Sebby’s oxygen and blood supply.

Speaking to Mirror, Ann said, “Sebby didn’t survive the delivery due to lack of oxygen. We called an ambulance immediately. Miraculously, they were only two minutes away and arrived like angels. They resuscitated Sebby, and he survived. We didn’t think he would.”

At six months, doctors confirmed Sebby had cerebral palsy, a neurological condition affecting movement, balance, and muscle control. Ann was devastated, but Marc once again stepped in to support her.

How Technology Transformed Sebby’s Life

With the help of LifeLights, Sebby was introduced to groundbreaking technology that allowed him to interact with the world in new ways. At just two years old, he began using EyeGaze, a device he can control with only his eyes.

Now a student at Ingfield Manor School, Sebby uses iClick Switches to turn things on and creates music with SoundBeam.

Ann recalls, “The first time he went on the magic carpet, I cried. It felt like magic.”

Recently, Sebby hit another milestone, he received a new walker and took his first independent steps. Ann says, “When he did it on his own for the first time, we were all speechless and in tears. Before this, I usually carried him under his arm.”

Ann credits Marc for his unwavering grace, patience, and generosity throughout every challenge. LifeLights, run through a Mirror campaign, now provides advanced technology to more than 65 children’s hospitals across the UK and Ireland, transforming the lives of children like Sebby every day.