Let me tell you, this is one of the most heart-wrenching stories you’ll ever hear. English rock legend Eric Clapton, known for his incredible guitar skills and soulful voice, endured a pain that no parent should ever have to face—the loss of his child. As we dive into the biography Slowhand: The Life and Music of Eric Clapton, biographer Philip Norman sheds light on the tragic day when Eric’s four-year-old son, Conor, fell from a 53-story high-rise apartment window in New York City. This devastating accident inspired Eric to pen one of his most iconic and emotional songs, "Tears in Heaven."
A Father's Journey Begins
Eric Clapton’s relationship with Conor was a little complicated at first. Conor was the product of Eric’s relationship with Italian actress Lory del Santo, but Eric wasn’t a big part of Conor’s early life. That all changed in March 1992, when Eric decided to take Conor on their very first father-son outing together. They were headed to the circus at Nassau Coliseum in Long Island, a day that Eric hoped would mark the beginning of a closer bond between father and son. So, Eric picked up Conor from Lory’s apartment, located on the 53rd floor of a towering high-rise in New York City.
Italian actress Lori del Santo and former partner, musician Eric Clapton attend the funeral of their son, four-and-a-half year-old Conor. | Location: Ripley, England, UK. (Photo by Georges DeKeerle/Sygma via Getty Images)
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The Day That Changed Everything
After their fun day at the circus, Eric and Conor returned to Lory’s apartment. Eric felt a newfound connection with his son and decided he wanted to be more involved in Conor’s life. He made plans to pick Conor up the next day for a trip to the Bronx Zoo, followed by lunch at an Italian restaurant. But life had other plans.
The next morning, a janitor arrived at Lory’s apartment to clean the windows. Conor and Lory were waiting for Eric to arrive. Conor was under the care of a nanny while Lory was in the bathroom. The janitor asked the nanny to keep an eye on Conor as he left one of the windows open. In a split second, tragedy struck. Conor, who loved to press his nose against the window, ran past the nanny and jumped up on the ledge. But this time, the window was open. Conor fell over the ledge and disappeared.
