A celebrity photographer has paid tribute to his “beautiful” 10-year-old son after the boy's mother appeared in court charged with murder.
Dean Freeman was in Spain when the body of his son Dylan was discovered at his ex-wife's home in Acton, west London, on Sunday.
Olga Freeman, 40, appeared at Uxbridge Magistrates’ Court on Monday charged with murder. She was remanded in custody and will next appear at the Old Bailey on Wednesday.
In a statement Mr Freeman said: “Dylan was a beautiful, bright, inquisitive and artistic child who loved to travel, visit art galleries and swim.
“We travelled extensively over the years together spending such memorable time in places including Brazil, France and Spain.
“I can’t begin to comprehend his loss.”
His representative described Mr Freeman as “a loving and caring father and even though divorced for a number of years he cherished all the quality time spent with his son”, and said he has been left “beyond devastated”.
According to his official website, Mr Freeman’s work includes campaigns with Bollywood star Deepika Padukone and Hollywood actor Bradley Cooper.
His father Robert photographed the first five album covers for The Beatles.
His website says: “At just 16 years old Dean followed in his footsteps – leaving school to pursue his passion for storytelling through whatever means possible.”
Mrs Freeman was arrested after walking into a police station in the early hours of Sunday to speak to officers. Dylan was later found dead at their home.
No one else is being sought in connection with Dylan’s death.
Reverend Nick Jones, 61, the rector of Acton, who lives in Cumberland Park, said on Sunday that news of the boy’s death was “shattering”.
He said: “I’m still shaking a bit, it’s hugely upsetting.”
Another neighbour said he was “in shock”.
