Reflecting on the Loss of Adriel: Anny Francisco Shares Heartfelt Memories
On April 8, 2025, Anny Francisco, a prominent figure from the reality series 90 Day Fiancé, opened up about her late son, Adriel, in an emotional video shared via the show’s official Instagram. The segment featured Anny and her husband, Robert Springs, as they candidly discussed the impact of their son’s tragic passing in 2022 due to Danon disease, a rare genetic disorder that affects the heart.
Anny described the deep bond she shared with Adriel and the immense heartache she experienced witnessing his struggles at such a tender age. Reflecting on her experience, she shared:
“I got pregnant with Alinyah, and six months later, I got pregnant with my son Adriel. Adriel was a big baby. He was like a prince with beautiful cheeks. He was very close to me.”
Adriel was diagnosed with Danon disease when he was just a month old, and, as Robert noted, their son’s life was tragically short-lived, lasting only seven months. Anny recounted her own frightening experience:
“It’s a genetic disease. I was in the hospital for 5 months with my son.”
The Announcement of Adriel’s Passing
Anny and Robert first revealed the heartbreaking news of Adriel’s passing in April 2022 through a poignant Instagram post. Anny expressed her devastation in a heartfelt statement:
“Today is one of the worst days of my life, my son Adriel Spring died. I am devastated and my family… life is so hard and difficult.”
She further conveyed her anguish in the caption:
“I never thought I would lose my son. He was a fighter… his heart couldn’t take it… my heart is broken, it’s a big pain… so difficult.”
The couple received an outpouring of support from the 90 Day Fiancé community. Fellow cast member Amira Lollysa expressed her sorrow, wishing she could alleviate Anny’s pain, while Debbie Johnson shared her heartbreak, finding it challenging to articulate her sadness.
Celebrating Adriel’s Life
When Adriel was born, Anny expressed immense joy and gratitude, referring to him as her “prince” in an Instagram post dated September 11, 2021, where she praised God for his safe arrival. Adriel represented the couple’s second child, with their first daughter, Brenda Aaliyah, being approximately 20 months old at the time of his passing.
While Anny and Robert did not dive into further medical details at that moment, the recent video provided insight into the rare condition that affected their son.
Navigating Grief and Embracing the Future
In their latest video, Anny reflected on her journey as a mother in the wake of Adriel’s diagnosis. She became visibly emotional as she visited her son’s room, revealing the bittersweet memories tied to Adriel’s belongings. According to Anny, Danon disease severely impacted his heart:
“But after a month, they told me he was sick. Have a heart, sick heart.”
Anny and Robert remained steadfast by their son’s side throughout his treatments, nurturing hopes for his recovery. Robert reiterated the brevity of their time with Adriel, which only lasted seven months—a poignant reminder of their enduring love and loss.
Fans can catch the latest episode of 90 Day Fiancé airing on April 8, 2025, on TLC.