The Australian native, 17, battled leukemia since he was 5 and was diagnosed at age 15 with glioblastoma, the same form of brain cancer that Senator John McCain died from Saturday, according to the family's GoFundMe page.
Over the past weeks, celebrities flipped the script on Josh, calling him their hero. Reynolds, who dubbed himself " Uncle Deadpool," told the teen he is thinking of him (Deadpool is Josh's favorite superhero).
Such a special man with a huge heart thank you @VancityReynolds josh loves you so much for brightening up his days. Everyone please let’s get more @chrishemsworth @RobertDowneyJr @MarkRuffalo @MargotRobbie @TheRock pic.twitter.com/7FulT1Zh1P
— BraveheartJosh (@josh_braveheart) August 21, 2018
"It's pretty much a fact that you have more courage and more strength in your pinky finger than any superhero does in their entire body," Reynolds said in a video message.
Evans jokingly gave Josh a hard time for being a bigger Deadpool fan than Captain America, the superhero he portrays in the Marvel Universe. Evans also sent his get-well wishes: "Hope you're doing good today and take care."
Ok guys now we need more messages of support for my hero please. @RobertDowneyJr @MargotRobbie @chrishemsworth @SamuelLJackson @TheSlyStallone @MarkRuffalo and anyone else you may have any contacts with please pic.twitter.com/UIPsPab9De
— BraveheartJosh (@josh_braveheart) August 20, 2018
Pratt also joined in and sent a video message to Josh that is out of this world.
The "Guardians of The Galaxy" actor, who portrays Star-Lord, said: "I think real heroes are young people like you have to face challenges and do so with the bravery... that you do."
Amazing beautiful man. Please support josh with more videos from celebrities please. @CharlizeAfrica @SamuelLJackson @RobertDowneyJr @MarkRuffalo @MargotRobbie @chrishemsworth @TheRock @JonahHill pic.twitter.com/Hpk8uvL9YR
— BraveheartJosh (@josh_braveheart) August 21, 2018
Pratt added that he hopes his heartfelt words will "help put a smile on your face."
Tom Holland's spidey senses must be tingling because the "Spider-Man: Homecoming" star hopped in on the action. He said, "I am thinking about you and everyone at Marvel is thinking about you."
Awesome stuff thank you so much @TomHolland1996 please everyone let’s get more to brighten josh’s days up please @chrishemsworth @RobertDowneyJr @MarkRuffalo @MargotRobbie @TheSlyStallone @SamuelLJackson @DrakeBell @AnthonyHopkins @MarvelStudios @TheRock @JonahHill @amyschumer pic.twitter.com/apQ5IlfiYC
— BraveheartJosh (@josh_braveheart) August 21, 2018
The actor added that he is "filming Spider-Man, far from home."
Hugh Jackman, aka Wolverine, encouraged Josh to stay strong like the mutant he plays in the "X-Men" film series, adding: "I am sending you lots of positive thoughts, keep fighting."
Massive thanks to @RealHughJackman for putting a smile on my brave sons face, what a legend pic.twitter.com/gEmxQ7OqVU
— BraveheartJosh (@josh_braveheart) August 15, 2018
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