Conor was just 4 years old when he left.
Son of Eric Clapton and the Italian model Lory Del Santo, the day before the tragedy had lived a magical day: the circus with dad, laughter, amazement and happiness.
It was March 20, 1991.
Eric was about to go back to pick him up for another adventure: the zoo.
Meanwhile, Conor was playing peek-a-boo with Nanny while Lory got ready.
Then just a minute.
Only one.
One usually closed window was left open.
Conor, in his innocence, ran against us believing it was closed as usual.
Fell from the 53rd floor.
The help came at once. But it was all useless.
A few days earlier, the baby had written his first letter to his dad.
Just three words: “I love you.” ”
Lory had shipped her to London.
The letter came after the funeral.
Eric quietly opened it up.
A moment that can’t be told. Just feel. Just cry.
Out of that immense pain was born Tears in Heaven, a musical caress to his little angel.
A song that touched the heart of the world, won three Grammys and made millions of tears shed.
A thought to those who have lost someone to love too soon.
Because some absences are never filled. They carry each other to the heart. Forever and ever. 💔