Jonas Brothers star sends warning to fans as he reveals skin cancer diagnosis
Kevin has had a mole removed
Last updated 12th Jun 2024
The Jonas Brothers star Kevin Jonas has sent out a warning to his millions of fans across the world, after he was recently diagnosed with skin cancer and forced to get a mole removed from his forehead.
Kevin, who is in the band with his brothers Joe and Nick, took to social media to confirm the shock news in a video, writing on Instagram: 'Friendly reminder to get your moles checked 🙏'.
In the video, Kevin says: "So today I am getting a basal-cell carcinoma removed from my head. Yes, that is an actual little skin cancer guy that has started to grow. And now I have to get surgery to remove it, so here we go."
Following the procedure, Kevin updated fans saying: "Alright, I'm done. Now it's time to heal. Heading home," before adding: "Make sure to get those moles checked, people."
After seeing the post, Kevin's fans and friends were quick to comment, with many praising the 'Sucker' singer for sharing his experiment are urging his fans to get checked.
One wrote: 'Thank God it was early detected 🙏🏽 You got me shaking! Get well soon lovey, praying for you 💗', with another adding: 'Oh Kevin, sending lots of love your way. So glad you were able to catch it so soon. Hope you recover fast ❤️'. (sic)
A third wrote: 'I’m glad you checked that mole in time. I love you and get well soon ❤️', with a fourth adding: 'Omg Kevin you scared me so much 😭😭😭 Love you, take care ❤️'. (sic)
Kevin, Nick and Joe have been on their World Tour since August last year, playing sold-out shows to their beloved fans.
Whilst the boys are now on a tour break, the shows will resume in August in Mexico City, before the Jonas Brothers head to the UK for shows in Belfast, Dublin, Manchester, Glasgow, Birmingham and London in September.
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We wish Kevin a speedy recover from his procedure! ❤️
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