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Ryan Seacrest has opened up about a heartbreaking loss.

The legendary host and television personality’s father, Gary Seacrest, has passed away after battling prostate cancer.

Seacrest himself confirmed this very sad news in a statement on October 31.

“It is with a heavy heart that I share with you that my loving father peacefully passed away earlier this week,” he captioned an Oct. 31 Instagram post. “My mom, sister and I have peace knowing he is in a better place and free of any pain or suffering. We are heartbroken.”

Earlier this year, the Wheel of Fortune emcee had revealed that his dad had been diagnosed with the aforementioned disease.

Continued Seacrest in his emotional statement:

“He was a devoted husband for 56 years, an incredible Papa to my niec

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