A dad-of-seven has filmed a loving goodbye to his children and wife before dying of coronavirus.
Charles Torres, known as Charley, told his children how much he loved them as he encouraged them to go on and take care of their mother, Ana.
In a touching clip shared by his family, Charley, 35, wears an oxygen mask in bed, saying: "I love you with all my heart. I love you so much.
"Take care of your mother. I love you."
The doting dad's own father, Alex Torres, told how Charley fell ill on January 15, when he was admitted to hospital.
Despite showing occasional signs of recovery, the ex-firefighter, from Houston, Texas in the US, deteriorated over 30 days in hospital and died on Valentine's Day, reports abc7 news.
If you want to help contribute to the fundraising drive by Charley's family to help with funeral and care costs, visit their GoFundMe page here
Alex said: "He just went in and never came out.
"It's like losing your shadow. No matter where you go, you have him backing you up all the time."
Charley's mum Joanie described her son as loving and big-hearted.
She said: "He's always been a servant. He's done so many things for poeple.
"We always say, 'Charley's heart is bigger than this body' and he's just that type of person."
Charley's loved ones said his "greater calling" in life was always his family - that included his wife Ana, and seven children Benito, Alyssa, Jeannette, Julius, Raymond, Janessa, and Lizzette.
While he did have underlying health conditions, his family said they view his death as "going home".
Heartbroken mum Joanie added: "God's giving him a little rest right now, but he has something mightier for him to do."
Charley is among 43,000 people across the state of Texas who have died of coronavirus.
The US death toll from the coronavirus had climbed to over 518,000 - with Texas having the third highest death toll after California and New York.
The country has also seen about 70,000 new cases a day over the past week.
A GoFundMe page has been set up by wife Ana to help with funeral and care costs.
She wrote: "Charles was a devoted father and soul provider to his family.
"He accomplished many things his life."
She added: "He was the type of man to help you in need.
"With him gone, life has hit his family pretty hard."
