Robert Downey Jr Pens An Emotional Note On Birthday, Remembers Friends & Relatives He Lost To Coronavirus

While fans all over the world were excited because it was their favourite actor Robert Downey Jr's birthday on April 4, RDJ, on the other hand was a bit emotional.

As he turned 55, he penned down a heartwarming post and mourned the loss of friends and relatives who lost their lives due to coronavirus pandemic.

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Sharing a picture of himself wearing a mask and gloves, he wrote, “First off, thanx for all the b-day wishes, much appreciated..Like so many, our family has lost friends and relatives over the last several weeks.?

"The (well advised) inability to congregate , grieve , mourn, celebrate in a natural way has been less than ideal..When the time is right, I’ll pay proper homage to the fallen..Meanwhile, I feel driven to think of some new ways of communicating with y’all—Maybe give voice to YOUR struggles and insights during this unprecedented time?

"Maya Angelou would have turned 92 today, and I couldn’t agree more with her wisdom on the matter. ‘There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.’ I’ll check back soon Until then, stay Safe, Optimistic, Vigilant, And maybe most importantly-Connected, RDJ,” he wrote.

Is that one of the many reasons why we love him, 3000? Meanwhile, his Avengers: Endgame co-star Chris Evans, who plays Captain America also posted a heartfelt birthday wish for him. Sharing the lovely picture of the two, he wrote, "Happy birthday to one of my absolute favorites! Love you 3000,@RobertDowneyJr."

Jeremy Renner, who plays Hawkeye, shared a video of confetti flying across a room and wrote, Happy birthday @robertdowneyjr big squeeze brother ! Love you.”

Mark Ruffalo, who plays the Hulk wrote, “Sending you all the virtual hugs for your birthday, @RobertDowneyJr I love you to life, 3000. It’s an honor knowing such a generous and complex man."?

To ring in RDJ's birthday, fans have been sharing footage from a theater playing Avengers: Endgame for the first time. The crowd can be seen going crazy for the superhero!