Sebby brings us so much joy... every child deserves to be happy

EastEnders actor Marc's bond with his co-star's son

- BY AMANDA STOCKS

As they laugh together, the bond between courageous Sebby Slater and EastEnders star Marc Elliott is plain to see. To the 12-year-old, who has cerebral palsy, he is simply "Uncle Marc".

Cerebral palsy is a life-limiting condition caused by changes in the developing brain which disrupt movement control, posture and balance.

Marc has been in the youngster's life since birth - he's best friends with Sebby's mum, actress Ann Wenn.

Marc, 46, made TV history when he became the first openly gay Muslim character in a UK soap, playing Syed Masood, for which he won a British Soap Award. He then went on to star as Dr Isaac Mayfield in Holby City.

The pair met on a production of Dangerous Liaisons in Austria 23 years ago and Ann calls Marc her "rock".

She says: "Marc has literally been there through everything, not just with Sebby

device using only their disabled child, she relies on the support eyes, the Magic Carpet, of friends like Marc.