Keith Urban’s father, Robert Urban, passed away this weekend after a long battle with cancer. Last week the singer’s father was placed in hospice care, and then passed on Saturday evening, December 6.
During this difficult time, Urban shared the news with his fans and released a statement on his official website.
“I’ve been deeply touched by the outpouring of love and support that Nic and I, and our family, have received since my Dad’s passing on Saturday night. His long battle with Cancer is now over and he is finally at peace. My Dad’s love of Country music and America set me on my life’s journey, and shaped so much of who I am today. Thank you to everyone who has kept us all in your thoughts and prayers.” – Keith Urban
Today, Urban took to social media and expressed his gratitude for everyone’s thoughts and prayers. “I’ve been deeply touched by the outpouring of love and support that Nic and I, and our family, have received since my Dad’s passing on Saturday night.” Urban shares. “His long battle with Cancer is now over and he is finally at peace. My Dad’s love of Country music and America set me on my life’s journey, and shaped so much of who I am today. Thank you to everyone who has kept us all in your thoughts and prayers.”
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Keith and his entire family during this difficult time.
