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WEST HEALTH BATTLE

Kanye West’s father Ray ‘being treated for prostate cancer’ claim US reports

Rapper's dad Ray is said be undergoing treatment after discovering he had the disease.

KANYE West’s father Ray has been “diagnosed with prostate cancer” according to TMZ.

The claimed the rapper’s dad was being treated for the illness in Los Angeles, California, and was said to be “” to treatment.

 TMZ claim Kanye West's father Ray is receiving treatment for prostate cancer
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TMZ claim Kanye West's father Ray is receiving treatment for prostate cancer

Ray's cancer battle comes almost ten years after Kanye, 41, sadly lot his mother Donda to coronary artery disease.

The Sun Online has contacted Kanye's representatives.

Back in 2016, Kanye revealed his breakdown was triggered by the forthcoming anniversary of his mother's death.

Kanye was incredibly close to Donda and wrote his track Hey Mama to honour what she had sacrificed for him growing up.

 The 41-year-old rapper, here with his wife Kim Kardashian
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The 41-year-old rapper, here with his wife Kim KardashianCredit: Getty - Contributor

Kanye is believed to have named his youngest daughter, with wife Kim Kardashian, Chicago, in Donda's memory.

After her split with Ray, Donda went on to become a professor at the Chicago State University and, after her death, a charity in the city was created by Kanye to continue her legacy.

Donda’s House provides a safe haven for young people and allows them access to instruments.

In 2013, Kanye donated over £100,000 to the charity and is in regular contact with the cause.

 The couple have three children together, North, pictured here, Saint and Chicago
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The couple have three children together, North, pictured here, Saint and ChicagoCredit: Getty - Contributor
 Their youngest daughter is believed to have been named in honour of Kanye's late mother Donda, who raised Kanye in the US city
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Their youngest daughter is believed to have been named in honour of Kanye's late mother Donda, who raised Kanye in the US cityCredit: Getty Images - Getty

Last November, Kanye returned to Chicago to play a concert which marked the 10 year anniversary of his mum’s passing.

Kanye has made no secret of the fact he blames himself for Donda’s death.

After the pair moved to Los Angeles, she underwent cosmetic surgery.

Complications at a later stage are reported to have led to her sudden passing.


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