The Voice UK's Dean Franklin Dead at 36, Weeks After Cancer Diagnosis

A former contestant on The Voice UK, Dean Franklin, has passed away just 8 weeks after being diagnosed with stage 4 cancer.

The musician was only 36 years old at the time of his passing.

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In December, he posted, “Over the last few weeks, my life has changed very fast. What started as esophageal cancer ended up spreading aggressively to my liver and weirdly, I had almost no symptoms from the esophagus itself.”

Just one week ago, he wrote, “Sharing a quick update and raising awareness. I had no symptoms from the primary cancer, all my symptoms came once it spread to my liver. Please listen to your body and push for answers. I’m so grateful for every message and bit of support ❤️”

His mom posted on February 8, “never wanted to share this news with you all so soon. As a family we are truly heartbroken to announce that our precious boy Dean Franklin who fought so courageously over 8 weeks and 3 days passed over at 21.39pm last night. He was surrounded by love. I have been getting MSG’s from people this morning and wanted as his ma to manifest my son’s courage to share with you all. As a family we will post in more length when we are able. Until then please know that the love you gave to our Dean and all of us has meant so very much.”

Our thoughts are with Dean‘s loved ones during this time. RIP.