Jason Kennedy's Son, 2, in ICU with Infection That’s ‘Leaving Doctors Perplexed'

Mar. 15, 2025

Lauren Kennedy and Jason Kennedy (left); Jason Kennedy’s son Ryver Rhodes (right).Photo:Presley Ann/Getty;Jason Kennedy/Instagram

Presley Ann/Getty;Jason Kennedy/Instagram

Jason Kennedyis asking for prayers for his son.

The entertainment journalist, 43, who shares two children with wifeLauren Kennedy, 36, posted a picture onInstagramshowing the back of his 2-year-old sonRyver’s head as the pair sat on a hospital bed. In the caption of his joint post with his wife, Jason asked for prayers for their son, who is in the ICU with an infection.

“If you could say a prayer for our boy Ryver it would mean a lot,” the couple shared in their caption. “Day 2 in pediatric intensive care, the infection is leaving doctors perplexed and we are hopeful for more answers today. Gutting to see him in this kind of pain. This song has been our anthem 🙏🏻.”

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“Praying brother,” David Henrie chimed in, while Chrissy Metz added, “Storming the heavens!”

“I’m sure your feed could use some good news today — we wanted to share that our angel, Poppy Ford Kennedy, arrived on 10•10 and she’s giving all of you a big hug right now,” Jason and Lauren wrote in the caption, revealing that their daughter was born on Tuesday.

“🩷ryver, lo, jase & bennie,” the pair signed off their note.

Jason and Lauren Kennedy and their kids.Jason Kennedy/Instagram

Jason Kennedy/Instagram

The Kennedys teamed up withCrate & Kidsat the time to design the nursery of their dreams fortheir newest addition.

“Our home is just very neutral and peaceful,” Lauren said of the inspiration behind the nursery. “We have an 18 month old and the way I did his nursery corresponded with the rest of our house.”

source: people.com