Courtney Murphy has provided a health update amid his battle with bowel cancer.
The Australian Idol star, 45, said he doesn’t believe he will ‘beat this’ as he continues his 18-month battle with cancer.
‘I’m not beating this, I’m just going to be as strong as long as I can, and that’s all I’m going to focus on,’ he told PerthNow.
‘I’m going to pass away at some point, but I’ll deal with that when that comes.’
Courtney revealed he is currently focused on creating music with his brothers Chris and Kieran.
‘I’m going to put out as much creative output as I possibly can with these two amazing human beings,’ he added.
Australian Idol star Courtney Murphy (pictured) has provided a health update amid his battle with bowel cancer
Late last year, Courtney took the brave step to return to performing and recording after being diagnosed with late-stage bowel cancer.
Courtney, who rose to fame on the singing competition in 2004, revealed he was battling the cruel disease last April.
After undergoing surgery and chemotherapy, Courtney delighted his fans earlier in January with a show in Freemantle, WA.
‘With all the love and support we’ve received these past few months, it’s great to be able to share some new music,’ brother Chris previously told Perth Now.
‘Courtney’s really proud of this album, we all are. It was a lot of fun to put together, and Courtney turned in a phenomenal performance. Of course, he steals the show.’
The beloved singer’s brothers Kieran and Chris shared the devastating news of Courtney’s cancer battle via a GoFundMe page launch last April.
‘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.
He said he doesn’t believe he will ‘beat this’ as he continues his 18-month battle with cancer
‘Many of you will know Courtney for his amazing musical talent and his big voice,’ continued the heart-wrenching statement.
‘We think it’s fair to say he’s been entertaining West Aussies for the best part of 30 years – either as a wide eyed kid on Australian Idol, on stage in We Will Rock You, or just gigging with us – his brothers – in Murphy’s Lore and The Murphy Brothers.
‘As a self-employed musician with a wife and three young children, Courtney will not be able to work for the foreseeable future which leaves his young family fighting much harder than we want them to be.
‘Anyone who knows Courtney knows that his heart is as a big as his voice and we’ve set up this GoFundMe page in the hope that we can ease some of the burden on his young family.
‘Any funds generated will go directly to Courtney Murphy, his wife Jane and children as they navigate the difficult road ahead,’ it concluded.
The shock news follows the Murphy family losing their father to brain cancer last year.
