Actor Jack Black surprised a 13-year-old girl battling cancer since 2022 and touched the internet.
Actor Jack Black made an unforgettable surprise on the birthday of Sasha Friedman, a brave 13-year-old girl who has been fighting Ewing’s sarcoma, an aggressive type of cancer, primarily affecting children and young adults, since 2022.
With the help of influencer Isaiah Garza, Black and Friedman had a fun and emotional meeting full of good conversations and singing. In a video posted on Instagram, Garza shared the moment.
In the clip, Garza first gives Friedman some money for her birthday and then reveals a second surprise. “I have someone who wants to meet you right now. Will you come with me to meet them?” he asks.
Soon after, Friedman appears in front of a computer screen when the actor appears; “Yeahhhh! Hey, Sasha?! Oh my God, is it your birthday? Is that true?” Friedman smiles from ear to ear and says yes, thanking him.
They chat for a bit, and Garza comments that Friedman’s dream was to meet Jack. “No way!” says Black, and the girl replies: “I was singing your song!”
“You were singing ‘Lava Chicken’?!”, asks the actor.
Friedman responds playfully, “Unfortunately, yes,” and Black laughs saying, “Sorry about that. It’s everywhere! You can’t escape my ‘Lava Chicken’!”
The girl then begins to sing for Black, who dances and hums along with her: “Oh my God, what a beautiful performance!” praises Black.
Friedman tells the actor about her battle with cancer and the challenges she has faced over the past three years. Her strength and courage move Black: “You’re an amazing kid, and it was great talking to you and spending time with you,” he tells her.
But before they say goodbye, Friedman has a request: “Can I get a ‘Chicken Jockey’ before you leave?!”
Black gives her one, dramatically. “Wait a second, someone just entered the room… who’s that? CHICKEN JOCKEY!” Everyone laughs together, and the video ends.
The interaction between the two moved internet users who filled the post with praise; “Jack is one of the best people in Hollywood and really seems to care about his fans,” wrote one.
“I appreciate it when public figures do this. It’s clear Jack made this girl’s day. I hope she continues to fight cancer with courage,” said another.
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