Sheridan Smith reveals her son's middle name is a tribute to late brother Julian who tragically died aged 18... as she remembers him on what would have been his 50th birthday By Ella Hodson For Mailonline Published: 01:41 BST, 28 September 2021 | Updated: 01:43 BST, 28 September 2021 Viewcomments She welcomed her son Billy back in May 2020. And Sheridan Smith revealed on Saturday that her son's middle name Julian is a tribute to her late brother who tragically died aged 18. The actress, 40, took to Instagram on what would have been his 50th birthday and penned the heartfelt caption: 'Today would’ve been my big brother Julian’s 50th birthday, so I celebrated him with his beautiful nephew Billy “Julian”' Homage: Sheridan Smith, 40, has revealed that her son's middle name Julian is a tribute to her late brother who tragically died aged 18 from cancer Sad: The actress took to Instagram on what would have been his 50th birthday and penned the heartfelt caption: 'Today would’ve been my big brother Julian’s 50th birthday, so I celebrated him with his beautiful nephew Billy “Julian”' The message was alongside an old photo of her brother climbing a tree, as well as a picture of Billy. Julian died when Sheridan was just eight years old of cancer, and she told the Radio Times back in 2016 that his death makes her 'value life, cherish my loved ones and be grateful for every day I have with them.' Sheridan shares Billy with her ex Jamie horn, who she ended her engagement with back in July following a three-year relationship. Both parties shared a statement addressing their break up to The Sun which read: 'It is with great sadness that we have decided to have some time apart.' Only child: The actress welcomed her son Billy back in May 2020 Memory: The message was alongside an old photo of her brother climbing a tree 'We both remain completely committed to raising our beautiful boy Billy together. We ask that you respect our privacy during this difficult time. Thank you.' A source told OK! at the time: 'Sheridan is struggling to get through the split. She put him out there for everyone to see and she really thought he was The One.' Sheridan confirmed her split from long-term partner Jamie little more than a year after they welcomed their son Billy together, the couple's only child. Jamie proposed to Sheridan in May 2018 and the couple were living together in a rented property in North London. He later appeared onscreen alongside her in a one-off documentary, titled Sheridan Smith: Becoming Mum, filmed for ITV. It was released in 2020 and followed her pregnancy as a first time parent. All over: Sheridan shares Billy with her ex Jamie horn, who she ended her engagement with back in July following a three-year relationship Read more: Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility