Vanessa Hudgens Reveals Dad Has Stage Four Cancer

Vanessa Hudgens has revealed that her dad Greg is battling cancer.

The star opened up during a speech this week at the 2015 Industry Dance Awards where she was given the Breakthrough Performer award.

“Last year, my boyfriend, Austin, lost his mom, Lori, to cancer, and my dad has just been recently diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer,” Vanessa said. “Let me tell you, I hate cancer. I hate cancer with every cell of my being.”

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The 26-year-old used the moment to honor her boyfriend’s late mother and her ailing father.

“This award, it means a lot to me but I dedicate it to my boyfriend’s mom, Lori, my dad, and to all the families out there who are struggling with this, because it really takes a strong person and a strong family to be able to help those out who are going through this,” she continued.

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Earlier this month, Vanessa shared a photo of herself and her dad asking for prayers.

 

“Please pray for his healing!!! The more prayers the better,” she wrote.

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