Former NRL star Beau Ryan’s touching response to sick fan

BEAU Ryan has once again proved why he is one of rugby league’s nice guys with the former NRL star rushing to the bedside of sick fan Kia Lettice.

Ryan with Murphy and her sick friend.

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BEAU Ryan has once again proved why he is one of rugby league’s nice guys.

The former Wests Tigers and Sharks back responded to an “urgent request” from Jillaroo and women’s rugby sevens star Mahalia Murphy to help boost her dying friend’s spirits.

In the post, Murphy says her friend - identified as Kia Lettice, 22, who suffers from ovarian cancer - “has roughly four hours to live”.

How good is this by Beau Ryan!! Not all heroes wear capes 🙌🏻 @therealbeauryan pic.twitter.com/8raLx9ks7T

— Rugby League News (@RugbyLeagueNews) December 6, 2016

The Facebook post reads: URGENT REQUEST!!! Any assistance to boost my friend up? She is currently in Prince of Wales hospital and has roughly 4hours to live as she’s fighting cancer. She wants Greg Inglis or beau Ryan To come see her. If everyone can share this or get in contact for me this would be much appreciated.

The post - which has been shared over 500 times - reached Ryan and his response was immediate.

“Leaving Shellharbour now!” Ryan replied.

He made it!!!! Unbelievable and class act. Once again not all heroes wear capes. @therealbeauryan pic.twitter.com/4tga7esv4p

— Rugby League News (@RugbyLeagueNews) December 6, 2016

“See you in two hours. Tell her to stay strong.”

Hundreds of Facebook users have sent their best wishes and condolences to Murphy’s friend.

Ryan made it in time to see Murphy’s friend, with friends and families saying the Footy Show star’s effect on Ms Lettice was immediate.

Ms Lettice rallied with Ryan by her side and hopes to meet Inglis when the star returns from Queensland.

Kia Lettice is suffering from ovarian cancer and was over the moon to meet her hero, Beau Ryan. Picture: Facebook

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