Mike Mora dead – Kelis' husband passes away age 37 after stomach cancer battle
15.03.2022 - 11:55
/ ok.co.uk
Kelis' husband Mike Mora has passed away age 37 following a battle with stomach cancer, the singer's representatives have confirmed.The 42 year old singer's husband Mike revealed in September 2021 he had been diagnosed with stage four stomach cancer. He was given just 18 months to live. Kelis' representatives released a statement to share the sad news, which read: "Sadly, it’s true that Mike Mora has passed away.
"We would ask all to respect Kelis and her family's privacy as of right now.Thank you," said Steve Satterhwaite, of Red Light Management. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter . You can sign up at the top of the page.
Photographer Mike leaves behind two children, whom he shared with wife Kelis, a son named Sheperd, six, and a daughter, who's name has not been revealed. Mike was also a stepfather to Kelis' son Knight, 12, whom the singer shares with her ex Nas. Mike had battled cancer for more than a year before he opened up on his diagnosis in 2021 in the hope to help others.
He explained his symptoms started "last year" as he experienced the "worst pain" in his stomach. Mike candidly shared the news of his diagnosis as he posted a photo of his arm with a drip in on his Instagram page. He then wrote: "I am posting this…after so much thought.
Many hours thinking of what the right thing to do is. "Not because of a selfish reason .not because I want people to feel bad or sorry for me and my family. I am posting this because life is full of the most unexpected situations." Sharing his shock over his diagnosis, Mike wrote: "I never thought this could happen to me.
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