Kelis’s Husband, Mike Mora, Passed Away from Cancer

Kelis’s husband, Mike Mora, passed away from cancer at age 37. Kelis’s management team confirmed the news that Mike Mora, a well-known photographer, died from cancer yesterday, according to Entertainment Tonight.

“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,” Steve Satterhwaite, of Red Light Management…”

Mike Mora spoke about his cancer diagnosis last September on Instagram, where he shared a series of posts. Despite his diagnosis, he shared positive messages and consistently told Kelis he loved her. One post, in particular, was a photo of an IV in his arm with the following caption,

“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. I never thought this could happen to me. At just 36, with 3 kiddos, and a wife that loves me. I want to be able to help those that might be experiencing something like this- a life altering disease full of questions and doubt- maybe, hopefully. By showing that it’s possible to make it through. You always see people post about how life is too short. How you should reach out to those you love no matter where life has taken you. It is the truth. Don’t take your time here, your time with friends, family, for granted. Shit can be over just like that! This was the first of many, many more iv’s and needles to be pricked on my arm…The story will continue..Love you @KELIS.”

Here’s the series of posts:

 

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A post shared by Mike Mora (@mikemorafotos)

Mike Mora and Kelis share two children: son Shepherd, 6, and daughter Galilee, 1, according to Page Six. Kelis hasn’t posted about it on Instagram or Twitter yet. Please send love to their family during this difficult time. 

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