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Robert Downey Jr. visits a children’s hospital; proves heroes are real

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A young patient grins from his hospital bed as beloved Disney characters Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse stand at his side, filling the children’s hospital room with cheerful energy and magical park joy.

With Captain America: Civil War right around the corner, it looks like star Robert Downey Jr. decided to make a little stop to a children’s hospital!

Iron Man himself dropped in at the Great Ormond Street Hospital, and the kids were just ecstatic to see a real life hero in person — including 7-year old Ethan Miller. See, Ethan is from Southern Essex, and is fighting a rare blood disease called ITP. The child also struggles with type 1 diabetes. According to People, he was in high spirits posing with the celebrity (in full costume, like a boss), along with his parents Kristie and Lee. Awesome!

Check out some more pictures of the visit below:

Iron Man and a guest strike heroic poses together inside the venue, both raising their hands like superheroes and sharing big smiles.

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A dad wearing glasses holds his little superhero, dressed as Batman, in a vibrant hospital room filled with colorful balloons, creating a heartwarming celebration of everyday heroes just like the characters you meet at your favorite theme parks.

A young patient grins from his hospital bed as beloved Disney characters Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse stand at his side, filling the children’s hospital room with cheerful energy and magical park joy.

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Too sweet for words! Captain America: Civil War hits theaters on Friday, May 6th. Read our full review HERE, and for all things Disney/Marvel stick with Inside the Magic!

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