‘After a 5 year battle’: Mel B shares the sad news of her dad’s death

Mel B has announced that her father has passed away after a five year battle with cancer.

The singer took to Instagram yesterday to share the sad news, posting a black and white picture of her holding her dad's hand.

 

It is with great sadness after a 5yr battle to multiple myeloma cancer our loving father Martin Brown passed away age 63 peacefully yesterday. Both of us his children were by his side and would like to say thank you to St Gemma's and all the doctors and nurses for there amazing care and support over the years. Please respect our privacy and let us as a united family grieve With love and respect. Melanie and Danielle Brown x Be Free Dad

A post shared by Mel B (@officialmelb) on Mar 5, 2017 at 7:23am PST

She wrote: "It is with great sadness after a 5 yr battle to multiple myeloma cancer our loving father Martin Brown passed away age 63 peacefully yesterday.

"Both of us his children were by his side and would like to say thank you to St Gemma's and all the doctors and nurses for their amazing care and support over the years.

Please respect our privacy and let us as a united family grieve. With love and respect. Melanie and Danielle Brown."

She concluded the post with: "Be Free Dad."