Michael Bublé Is Putting His Career On Hold as His Son Battles Cancer

UPDATE:

Michael Bublé's son is battling liver cancer, according to reports. Bublé's sister-in-law, Daniela Lopilato, spoke to Argentinian newspaper Gente about the diagnosis and issued a statement on Noah's health.

Daniela said, "Cancer is a horrible illness but we have faith in Noah being able to overcome this."

"We know he will. The time to start a long and very difficult treatment has come but it's got to be done. They say children are normally strong to put up with chemotherapy and my nephew is a warrior."

Bublé and his wife have not issued another statement since confirming the news on Bublé's Facebook page last week.

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Such sad news. Michael Bublé's son has been diagnosed with cancer.

Noah, three, is currently receiving treatment in the United States, with Bublé and his wife, Luisana Lopilato, flying in from the family's home in Canada to support him.

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Bublé confirmed the diagnosis with a sombre message on , telling fans he and Lopilato are devastated.

The couple also wrote they will be putting their careers on hold while Noah receives his treatment. Bublé is a singer best known for his Christmas songs while Lopilato is an actress and model.

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“We are devastated about the recent cancer diagnosis of our oldest son Noah who is currently undergoing treatment in the US. We have always been very vocal about the importance of family and the love we have for our children. Luisana and I have put our careers on hold in order to devote all our time and attention to helping Noah get well. At this difficult time, we ask only for your prayers and respect for our privacy. We have a long journey in front of us and hope that with the support of family, friends and fans around the world, we will win this battle, God willing.”

The news was first reported by Argentinian newspaper La Nacion, who wrote Noah was diagnosed after visiting a doctor with a suspected case of mumps.

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No further details have been released.

Our thoughts are with the Bublé family.