DJ Graeme Park has confirmed that his 18-year-old son Oliver has tragically died just one year after he was diagnosed with the disease.
The British DJ, best known for his work at Manchester's legendary Hacienda nightclub, shared the heartbreaking news in a statement on social media.
Confirming the sad news with his wife Jenny and Oliver's twin brother Ben on Wednesday evening, the statement said: "Today our hearts were broken forever.
"After a year long battle with cancer, it finally got the better of you, our amazingly strong and gorgeous boy.
"You were such a kind, loving and beautiful soul and I will never understand why you were taken from us? It was far too soon. You had so much more love to offer this world.
"You never once got angry, complained or felt sad. You were a true warrior throughout and fought so hard until the very end.
"We will love and miss you every single day for the rest of our lives, Ol. xxx
"The power and love we feel from your guiding spirit is all around us and WILL provide us and Ben, your twin, with the strength to carry on. Especially when times get too tough.
"We love you Ol, so, so much and even though you're not here in your physical body, the strength you provide us with and your loving strong Spirit will be with us always [100%]!!!!
"We love you so much, Oliver Park and thank you for sharing 18 years of your precious life with us xxx
"Lots of love Mum, Dad and Ben xxxxx."
Sharing the statement on his official Twitter account, Graeme simply captioned it with a string of broken heart emojis.
Saddened friends, fans and co-workers shared their condolences, with BBC Radio 6 DJ Chris Hawkins writing: "So sorry Graeme. Sending all our love x x x."
While another commented: "Oh my god Graeme. That is the saddest news imaginable. My heart goes out to you and your family. This is cruel beyond words."
A third wrote: "Oh Graeme, I'm so, so sorry. I can't even imagine.
"Absolutely devastating. Sending love and strength to you and the family right now."
"Oh Graeme and Jenny I'm sending all the love imaginable from my family to yours," another commented.
