Plain White T's singer performs Hey There Delilah for young cancer patient with same name

The lead singer of the Plain White T's fulfilled the wish of a young cancer patient, named Delilah, by singing her favourite song to her.

Tom Higgenson visited the hospital where eight-year-old Delilah was being treated and sang a very special version of "Hey There Delilah".

His heartwarming act was posted by the band's official TikTok account and has since been viewed over 2.7 million times.

According to the post, Delilah has been battling cancer for over four years.

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[Unknowncryptid]

Unfortunately this sweet baby passed. Rest easy Delilah, you’ll be missed 💔🕊️

[michaellovell]

As a cancer survivor I can say that things like this are forever in that girl’s heart! Kindness does still exist!!

[nxii-ubxn]

9/21/14 - 7/21/24. We'll miss uh Delilah. Fly high baby girl. ❤🦋

[the_lyric_dude]

Rest in peace sweet girl. You are forever missed. Have fun in Heaven

[abcbirdsandbees]

The power of a kind gesture cannot be measured. Delilah, we are here praying for you.

[damitzdesign]

I'm a grown man and it's hard to make me cry, but this did....

[daveharris]

So sad to hear this beautiful little girl has passed 😢 Tom did an amazing thing and I'll never forget that gorgeous smile

[phs]

I survived liver cancer as a 5 year old. You are awesome for doing that for her!

[mingo-mingo]

Rest softly, sweet Delilah, ….no more pain….only joy.

[gdubtub.]

No child should suffer cancer. I'm happy that there are good people who will help to ease their pain, even for a moment.

[Pridetakeover]

You could tell that was so so special to her she deserves it. God bless you, Delilah.

[donmezzanatto]

Maybe the best utube video of all time

[patriciabryar]

This made me cry when I saw it this morning on the Today Show. So beautiful and touching. Sending healing prayers out to you Delilah🙏❤️

[SuperNathan]

Bro, why hasn’t this video gone viral yet?? This made me cry fr.

[thomasespunkt]

Thats pure Humanity!!! Delilah, all the best for

[jackorear]

And that my friends is what a "class act" truly is! BRAVO! What a beautiful thing to do for a precious little girl! We are praying for you, Delilah !

[keithhakanson]

This brings tears to my eyes
and I don't mean the sad kind.
Beautiful song, Beautiful gesture, and beautiful young lady.
Prayers for Delilah.

[MrRaidramon]

People are seeing me tearing up on the bus, then I show them this video and now we’re all tearing up together 😢

[Ballr]

This was so beautiful. Delilah has a million dollar smile!

[vernonwhisler]

if this dont bring tears to your eyes you are not human