Taylor Swift reveals mum's cancer diagnosis

Taylor Swift has shared some personal news about her mother in a letter to fans.

Published 9th Apr 2015

Taylor Swift has revealed that her mother has been diagnosed with cancer, in an open letter to fans. The extremely personal information was shared with fans online today (Thursday 9th April), with Swift explaining that she and her mother wanted to encourage people to get a health check.

> "I’m saddened to tell you that my mom has been diagnosed with cancer." she wrote.> > > > "I’d like to keep the details of her condition and treatment plans private, but she wanted you to know.> > > > She wanted you to know because your parents may be too busy juggling everything they’ve got going on to go to the doctor, and maybe you reminding them to go get checked for cancer could possibly lead to an early diagnosis and an easier battle… "

Almost immediately after Taylor shared the heartfelt letter, #PrayForMamaSwift started trending Worldwide on Twitter and fans posted messages of support to the singer and her mother.

Read Taylor's full letter here