Dwayne Johnson FaceTimes boy, 5, with inoperable brain tumor: 'I'm in awe of his bravery'

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson was overcome with emotion during a FaceTime call he had with a five-year-old fan who is battling an aggressive brain tumor.

Johnson, who is known for going the extra mile for his fans, especially those facing health setbacks, wrote that Jett was diagnosed with Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG), which he described as a "highly aggressive an inoperable brain tumor that occurs almost exclusively in young children."

Johnson said the survival rate for someone with DIPG is eight to 11 months. It has the ability to halt a person's ability to "walk, talk, smile and eventually breathe - all while leaving the mind completely in tact," the star informed his 288 million followers.

Jett has undergone 30 rounds of radiation without sedation and has lost the ability to speak. He uses thumbs up or thumbs down to respond to things, Johnson said. Johnson said he had the chance to FaceTime Jett and his family three weeks ago.