Kelis’ husband Mike Mora opened up about his ‘scary’ cancer battle in final Instagram posts before his death aged 37
KELIS’ husband Mike Mora opened up about his “scary” cancer battle in heartbreaking Instagram posts before his death aged 37 on Monday.
Photographer Mike was diagnosed with stage four stomach cancer, also known as gastric adenocarcinoma, and had been given 18 months to live.
Milkshake singer Kelis’ management team confirmed the tragic news of his death on Tuesday.
Mike opened up about his cancer diagnosis last year, sharing an image of his test results in October.
In a posts he told his followers: “So the morning of my last UCLA hospital stay, doctors came in my room and gave me the most horrifying, unexpected news.
“I did not understand the language written on this paper. All I knew from the look in their faces was that it wasn’t a good diagnosis. It was the worst diagnosis.”
He added: “And they were scared for me. I asked how they were going to help me.
“They said they couldn’t do anything else for me. I had to search on my for some sort of solution.. Scary days. The story will continue.
“Love you @kelis.”
The photographer said he started to experience excruciating stomach pain in 2020, just after he and his wife Kelis moved to a farm outside Los Angeles.
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He described his symptoms as “loss of appetite” with “pain in my back”.
He initially put his pain down to the hard work on the farm.
Mora explained how the doctors diagnosed him with the most advanced form of stomach cancer.
He said: “I thought the whole time that I just had an ulcer. With no idea what was about to come my way.
“Here I was, in a hospital bed, during the middle of the pandemic. All alone.”
‘LIFE IS TOO SHORT’
He explained that he was posting about his diagnosis to encourage people not to take anything for granted.
He said: “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.
“I was told people with my disease, in this phase, didn’t make it past 18 months. It’s been exactly 12.”
He added: “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.”
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A statement shared with ET: “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.”
Kelis has not yet commented on her husband’s passing.
Dozens of tributes have been paid to Kelis’ husband.
Actor Evan Ross said: “We lost a brother yesterday. We will truly miss you Mike. Thinking of some of the great times we all spent together.”
Photographer Brian Bowen Smith penned: “Saddened to hear the news about our dear friend Mike passing away last night.”
He said that working with him was “such a pleasure”.
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Bowen Smith said: “Today we will be thinking of you at every frame. Great example of why you need to live every day to the fullest. And be grateful for every day your here (sic). Love you MM.”
And, music star Dallas Austin said: “All I can say is that we LOVE YOU DEARLY Mikey”
Kelis and Mike married in 2014 and in September 2020, they welcomed their second child, a daughter named Galilee.
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They also have a five-year-old son named Sheperd, who was born in 2015.
Kelis also shares a 12-year-old son, Knight, with her former ex-husband Nas.
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