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Australian Idol star Courtney Murphy has been diagnosed with late-stage bowel cancer

Courtney, who rose to fame on the singing competition in 2004, is in a 'very serious' condition, his family revealed this week. 

The beloved singer's brothers Kieran and Chris shared the devastating news via a GoFundMe page to raise funds for Courtney as he prepares to battle the disease. 

'Our beautiful brother Courtney Murphy is in for the fight of his life,' began his family on the fundraising page. 

'It is with heavy hearts that we share Court has been diagnosed with advanced stage bowel cancer. It's very serious.

Australian Idol star Courtney Murphy has been diagnosed with late-stage bowel cancer. Pictured

Australian Idol star Courtney Murphy has been diagnosed with late-stage bowel cancer. Pictured

Courtney rose to fame in 2004 on the hit singing competition (pictured) where he finished in third place behind winner Casey Donovan and runner-up Anthony Callea

Courtney rose to fame in 2004 on the hit singing competition (pictured) where he finished in third place behind winner Casey Donovan and runner-up Anthony Callea

'Many of you will know Courtney for his amazing musical talent and his big voice' continued the heart-wrenching

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