Sam's Heartfelt Pledge-My Promise To Connie'

The beloved actor makes a solemn vow to his hero sister after her devastating death.

- Tina Smigielski

As Australia prepares to say goodbye to Samuel Johnson’s brave and adored sister Connie this week, the actor has revealed his special promise to her: ‘I will help raise your boys.’

The 40-year-old mum – who became the face of breast cancer awareness through the Love Your Sister charity – lost her battle with the terminal disease, leaving behind sons Willoughby, 11, and Hamilton, 10.

Known affectionately as ‘Uncle Long Legs’, Sam has now vowed to help their father Michael raise the ‘fine, young men’ through the years, working to keep memories of their late mum alive.

‘I’m one of the closest links the children will have to their mother and I’m setting myself up to be the chief go-to guy if they ever have a question about [her],’ Samuel told New Idea. ‘These kids will know their mum long after Connie has moved on. 

‘I’m very attached to these boys. It will be my honour to keep Connie alive for her kids.’

Samuel has spoken affectionately of his gorgeous nephews in the lead-up to Connie’s sad passing, revealing the magical bond he shares with the boys.