Michael Bublé pulls out of BBC Music Awards following son’s cancer diagnosis

The Canadian singer announced that three-year-old Noah was battling the disease on Friday 
Cancelled: Michael Bublé has cancelled his appearance at the BBC Music Awards
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Jennifer Ruby8 November 2016
The Weekender

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Michael Bublé has pulled out of his appearance at the BBC Music Awards just days after his young son was diagnosed with cancer.

The Canadian star, who was due to appear at the event on December 12, announced that his three-year-old son Noah was battling the disease on Friday.

Steve Wright informed fans that Bublé had cancelled his appearance during his Radio 2 show on Tuesday.

He shared a message from BBC Music director, Bob Shennan, which read: “We send Michael and his family our very best wishes.”

Bublé and wife Luisana Lopilato are expected to cancel all public appearances and work commitments over the next few months following their son’s devastating diagnosis.

The singer announced the news in a statement last week, which read: “We are devastated by the recent cancer diagnosis of our eldest son Noah who is currently in treatment in the United States.

Michael Bublé, Noah, Elias and Luisana Lopilato 
Michael Bublé/Instagram

“We've always talked a lot about the importance of the family and the love we have for our children.

"Luisana and I are going to spend all our time and attention to help Noah to get better, by suspending our professional activities for now.

"During this difficult time, we ask that you pray for him and please respect our privacy.

“We have a long road ahead of us and we hope that with the support of our family, friends, fans around the world and our faith in God, we can win this battle."

Noah is thought to have been diagnosed with the illness when he visited a doctor with a suspected case of the mumps.

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