Home and Away star Ada Nicodemou has announced the tragic news that her second baby has been stillborn.

Ada who plays Leah Patterson-Baker in the hit soap gave birth to her second son, Harrison, earlier today in Sydney.

The family this afternoon released the following statement:

“It is with great sadness that we need to share some news with you. Our baby boy Harrison was delivered stillborn on Thursday 7 August 2014.

“We appreciate your love and support as we mourn the loss of our precious son. We understand we have lived some of our lives in the public eye. But we respectfully ask for privacy at this difficult and extremely painful time so we can grieve and heal.

“With love Ada, Chrys & Johnas”