Update, 2/7: One week after Vanessa Hudgens lost her father, Greg, to stage four cancer, the actress has taken to Instagram to share a heartbreaking message with her 15.4 million followers:
Our thoughts continue to be with Hudgens and her family during this time.
Original post, 1/31: Today, Vanessa Hudgens announced that her father, Greg, has died following a difficult battle with cancer.
I am so sad to say that last night my daddy, Greg passed away from stage 4 cancer. Thank you to everyone who kept him in your prayers.January 31, 2016
Last August, Hudgens revealed her dad was terminally ill in a moving speech (opens in new tab) at the 2015 Industry Dance Awards & Cancer Benefit Show. "Last year, my boyfriend Austin [Butler] lost his mom Lori to cancer, and my dad has just been recently diagnosed with stage four cancer," she said. "Let me tell you, I hate cancer. I hate cancer with every cell of my being."
Greg's passing happened the night before Hudgens is set to star as Rizzo in FOX's production of Grease: Live (opens in new tab)—a performance she is dedicating to his memory.
Tonight, I do the show in his honor.January 31, 2016
Upon hearing the news, the actress's close friends and former co-stars have reached out on Twitter to show their support:
I am devastated. Just thinking of my girl and praying for her strength today.January 31, 2016
Love2 @VanessaHudgens. I know what losing a parent 2 cancer is.The fact ur performing 2night is a testament 2 ur strength. Shine on lovely 1January 31, 2016
OMG. @VanessaHudgens my heart goes out to you and your family... https://t.co/7peenhsG82January 31, 2016
My deepeset condolences @VanessaHudgens @stellahudgens I love you both so much! You're in my thoughts & prayers ❤️January 31, 2016
@VanessaHudgens sending you and your family prayers. So sorry for your lossJanuary 31, 2016
Lifting @VanessaHudgens up today. I walked her exact shoes 22 yrs ago. They said the show must go on. My ❤️ didn't get it. 🙏❤️🙏 #GreaseLiveJanuary 31, 2016
I cannot imagine what she is going through. Sending so much love and strength tonight. https://t.co/hMGUyxWCe0January 31, 2016
Keeping you both in our prayers @VanessaHudgens @stellahudgens your daddy will be watching over you always. We love youJanuary 31, 2016
Thoughts & prayers go to @VanessaHudgens. So sorry for her loss & inspired that she will perform tonight's @GoGrease in her fathers honorJanuary 31, 2016
I love you @VanessaHudgens & @stellahudgens ❤️January 31, 2016
My prayers are with @VanessaHudgens today.. You are one strong, and admirable woman. 🙏🏼💗 #GreaseLiveJanuary 31, 2016
I love you @VanessaHudgens ❤️January 31, 2016
Our condolences also go out to Hudgens and her family at this time.
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