Hamilton star Miguel Cervantes and his family say goodbye to their three-year-old daughter Adelaide

Hamilton star Miguel Cervantes and his wife Kelly shared a final goodbye to their three-year-old daughter Adelaide after she passed away following a rare and severe form of childhood epilepsy. 

Adelaide died on October 12 just a few days before her fourth birthday after suffering from epilepsy and Infantile Spasms.

On Sunday the Cervantes family held a Celebration of Life ceremony for her at the Harold Washington Public Library in Chicago, where Miguel stars as Alexander Hamilton in the eponymous play. 

At the service Cervantes, 41, paid tribute to his young daughter surrounded by their close family and friends and shared a heartfelt speech. 

Hamilton star Miguel Cervantes and his wife Kelly held a Celebration of Life service for their three-year-old daughter Adelaide (pictured seated) who tragically died last week

On Thursday little Adelaide would have turned four years old. Miguel shared this post of Adelaide as a newborn writing: 'Happy Birthday to our baby sister. We will celebrate you today and every day'

On Thursday little Adelaide would have turned four years old. Miguel shared this post of Adelaide as a newborn writing: ‘Happy Birthday to our baby sister. We will celebrate you today and every day’ 

Kelly also shared this post on Thursday writing: Four years ago today you came barreling into this world. Five days ago you left it. We love you so much, Adelaideybug. I hope you're eating allll the cake. Happy Birthday'

Kelly also shared this post on Thursday writing: Four years ago today you came barreling into this world. Five days ago you left it. We love you so much, Adelaideybug. I hope you’re eating allll the cake. Happy Birthday’

The program for the uplifting Celebration of Life ceremony included many musical performances and was open to the general public

The program for the uplifting Celebration of Life ceremony included many musical performances and was open to the general public 

One of the most stirring moments of the event was when the cast of Hamilton sang 'Til the Calm Comes', a song Miguel Cervantes wrote especially for his young daughter

One of the most stirring moments of the event was when the cast of Hamilton sang ‘Til the Calm Comes’, a song Miguel Cervantes wrote especially for his young daughter

‘To all of Adelaide’s army, to all who touched her and comforted her and tried to save her, you will always be a part of our family,’ he said during the service. ‘Adelaide will love on in all of us.’ 

‘I think she’s dancing and smiling right now,’ he added with tears in his eyes, with his supporting wife Kelly, 37, at his side. 

Various cast members from Hamilton performed ‘Til the Calm Comes’, a song Miguel wrote for his young daughter.  They also performed Touch the Sky from the movie Brave. 

Hamilton costar Andrew Call welcomed guests who arrived for the ceremony and praised Adelaide as ‘a gift from day one’, according to People. 

During the ceremony loved ones shared messages about the toddler. Some mentioned an early birthday party for the tot, who would have turned four on Thursday, saying she was briefly able to open her eyes and taste her Ladybug-inspired birthday cake when they placed a bit on the tip of her tongue. 

The service ended with a performance of Proud Corazón from the animated Disney movie Coco.

In addition to close family and friends over 200 members of the general public attended the moving service. 

On Sunday a moving Celebration of Life ceremony was held at the Harold Washington Library in Chicago where over 200 members of the general public attended

On Sunday a moving Celebration of Life ceremony was held at the Harold Washington Library in Chicago where over 200 members of the general public attended

The Hamilton cast, close family and friends, and member of the public gathered at the Harold Washington Library (above) in Chicago for the special service

The Hamilton cast, close family and friends, and member of the public gathered at the Harold Washington Library (above) in Chicago for the special service 

Adelaide's mom Kelly shared a shot of the child's empty room last week to announce her heartbreaking death on October 12

Adelaide’s mom Kelly shared a shot of the child’s empty room last week to announce her heartbreaking death on October 12

Miguel Cervantes revealed his three-year-old daughter Adelaide died on Saturday, days after she was placed in hospice care

Miguel Cervantes revealed his three-year-old daughter Adelaide died on Saturday, days after she was placed in hospice care

The family said that 'they would like to extend their deepest, heartfelt gratitude to all who have reached out with words of support and prayer and will continue to feel all the love as they go through this difficult time'

The family said that ‘they would like to extend their deepest, heartfelt gratitude to all who have reached out with words of support and prayer and will continue to feel all the love as they go through this difficult time’

Adelaide suffered her first seizure when she was seven months old and was diagnosed with Infantile Spasms when she was just nine months old. 

Last week Kelly Cervantes took to Instagram to announce her daughter’s heartbreaking passing.

‘The machines are off. Her bed is empty. The quiet is deafening. Miss Adelaide Grace left us early Saturday morning. She went peacefully in my arms and surrounded by love. Finally, she is free from pain, reactions and seizures but leaves our hearts shattered. We love you so much Adelaideybug and forever after,’ Kelly wrote.

On Thursday Kelly and Miguel shared touching Instagram posts for Adelaide on what would have been her fourth birthday. 

‘Four years ago today you came barreling into this world. Five days ago you left it. We love you so much, Adelaideybug. I hope you’re eating alllll the cake. Happy birthday,’ Kelly said sharing a picture of Miguel holding their daughter as a newborn. 

Miguel will be temporarily sidelined from his titular role in the Hamilton musical's Chicago production in the wake of Adelaide's death. He is seen in character in 2016

Miguel will be temporarily sidelined from his titular role in the Hamilton musical’s Chicago production in the wake of Adelaide’s death. He is seen in character in 2016

Adelaide suffered her first seizure when she was seven months old and was diagnosed with Infantile Spasms when she was just nine months old

Adelaide suffered her first seizure when she was seven months old and was diagnosed with Infantile Spasms when she was just nine months old

Kelly said that Adelaide's older brother Jackson had a powerful positive influence on his sister and their parents throughout their toughest moments

Kelly said that Adelaide’s older brother Jackson had a powerful positive influence on his sister and their parents throughout their toughest moments

What is Infantile Spasms? 

Infantile Spasms – also known as West Syndrome – is a form of epilepsy that occurs in 1 in 2,000 children. 

The seizure condition is typically detected in the first year of life.  

IS can be difficult to diagnose because the seizures are often hard to notice and often only last about a second or two.

During a spasm, the body stiffens suddenly, the back may arch, and the arms, legs and head may bend forward. 

They commonly occur right after a baby wakes up and often come in clusters, with each spasm five to 10 seconds apart.

‘Happy birthday to our baby sister. We will celebrate you today and every day,’ Miguel shared on Instagram sharing a picture of Adelaide as a newborn in the hospital. 

Kelly opened up about her heartbreak reeling with the loss of her daughter in a blog post on Friday. 

‘No amount of flowers, food, alcohol or words can fill the gaping void left in Adelaide’s absence, and right now, I don’t want it to. This week, I was reminded of the words of another warrior mama whose son, Seth, also has a neurodegenerative disorder and maintains her own well-written blog. Many of of her posts hit home but there is one in particular that I keep coming back to: “Sit with me in the dark,”‘ she shared. 

Miguel is taking a break from his titular role in the Chicago production of Hamilton but intends to return to the stage.  

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