Harrowing personal news for model mum Erin McNaught as she shares son, Obi’s cancer diagnosis

Australian model and actor Erin McNaught has shared horror news about her young son Obi, after noticing a “rapid decline” in his health.

Model Erin McNaught shared horror news that her son Obi has a brain tumour. Picture: David Swift

Former Miss Australia and Neighbours actor Erin McNaught has shared harrowing personal news.

The 43-year-old took to Instagram with partner Stasi Kotaras to reveal young son Obi has a large brain tumour.

“For the last few weeks we have noticed a rapid decline in Obi’s behaviour and happiness,” McNaught wrote of her less than one-year-old son.

“He was having problems eating, sleeping and most recently, keeping his head straight.”

Late Tuesday, McNaught and Kotaris, a music producer going by the name Stace Cadet, took Obi for an MRI.

Erin McNaught's child, Obi, has been diagnosed with cancer. On a post to social media she announced that there is a brain tumour. Picture: Instagram

“At about 6pm Tuesday night we met with a neurosurgeon who broke the heartbreaking news that Obi has a large brain tumour on the right side of his brain,” she continued.

“We are absolutely shattered and the last few days have been our hardest days. Our team at the Queensland Children’s Hospital have been incredible and we remain hopeful that we can remove the mass and get Obi healthy and happy, pending the results.

Erin McNaught's child, Obi, has been diagnosed with cancer. On a post to social media she announced that there is a brain tumour. Picture: Instagram

Erin McNaught's child, Obi, has been diagnosed with cancer. On a post to social media she announced that there is a brain tumour. Picture: Instagram

“We have a long and difficult road ahead us but are so lucky to have our family and friends’ support at this time and we’re keeping focused on getting our little boy back.”

McNaught has two other children from her previous in a relationship with British muso Example (Elliot John Gleave), who was among the many offering support to his ex and her family.

“You got this,” Example wrote.

Dylan Alcott wrote: “Big love team. Obi will be a fighter like his parents.”