Tripp Halstead captured hearts as he persevered after a horrible injury years ago - including Adam Sandler's.
Tripp died Thursday night at 7. His passing has thousands of supporters offering condolences .
Stacy Halstead and her husband Bill dedicated their lives to caring for their son after a tree limb struck him five years ago, leaving him with a traumatic brain injury. They were determined Tripp would enjoy life as much as possible - and so were thrilled at the opportunity for a Hollywood encounter.
In May 2014, Tripp was the celebrity guest at an advance screening of "Blended." The movie, as a couple who meet first on a disastrous blind date but reconnect at a family resort, had its premiere at the AMC Parkway Pointe 15 in Cobb County.
As the lights dimmed, Stacy Halstead leaned in close to her baby.
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