Taylor Swift revealed some terrible news this morning on her Tumblr. Her mom, Andrea Finlay, 57, has been diagnosed with cancer. Swift revealed to her fans the circumstances surrounding the disheartening news because her mother is very involved with the Swifties and even opened her Nashville home to them during a surprise 1989 secret listening session.
In a Tumblr post titled "Just So You Know," Swift wrote:
"I'm writing to you with an update I wish I wasn't giving you, but it's important and I'm used to sharing important events in my life with you. Usually when things happen to me, I process them and then write music about how I feel, and you hear it much later. This is something my family and I thought you should know about now.
"For Christmas this year, I asked my mom that one of her gifts to me be her going to the doctor to get screened for any health issues, just to ease some worries of mine. She agreed, and went in to get checked. There were no red flags and she felt perfectly fine, but she did it just to get me and my brother off her case about it.
"The results came in, and I'm saddened to tell you that my mom has been diagnosed with cancer. I'd like to keep the details of her condition and treatment plans private, but she wanted you to know.
"She wanted you to know because your parents may be too busy juggling everything they've got going on to go to the doctor, and maybe you reminding them to go get checked for cancer could possibly lead to an early diagnosis and an easier battle... Or peace of mind in knowing that they're healthy and there's nothing to worry about. She wanted you to know why she may not be at as many shows this tour. She's got an important battle to fight.
"Thank you for caring about my family so much that she would want me to share this information with you. I hope and pray that you never get news like this. Love you."
Our thoughts are with Swift and her family during this hardship. We hope Finlay makes a swift recovery.
Fans have been reaching out in support of Swift, offering their well wishes and using the now-trending hashtag #PrayForMamaSwift as well as #StayStrongMamaSwift.
Andrea Swift has million Swifties by her side. Hope she knows that.. She won't be going through this alone. #WeLoveYouAndreaSwift
— Helen 卌 (@cakeafswxft) April 9, 2015
My heart is breaking right now.. #Andrea Swift is the sweetest, kindest soul..can't imagine how hard this is for Tay, Austin and Scott — Patricia (@lovelovelove343) April 9, 2015
Oh my gosh... Praying for Andrea and Taylor's family. Mama Swift, you can beat this https://t.co/2ogSfiQQGX
— (@HeatherMusicDL) April 9, 2015
So saddened to hear about Andrea Swift "Mama Swift" being diagnosed with cancer. Prayers to her and her family. @taylorswift13 — Whitney Middendorf (@Whit_Midd) April 9, 2015
keep Andrea Swift (tswift's mom) in your prayers she got diagnosed with cancer
— g (@idkgeorge) April 9, 2015
Scott beat Cancer Andrea can too #StayStrongMamaSwift — Shan (@swift_addiction) April 9, 2015
I just love Andrea so much and that's why it hurts so bad because she is the most humble and loving human being you could ever come across
— Shan (@swift_addiction) April 9, 2015
God, hope Andrea Swift can through it all and will get better soon. Amen. #PrayForMamaSwift — Sarah (@staywithslaytay) April 9, 2015
Cancer is the worst disease. No one deserves this, especially not Andrea. We love you mama swift! #PrayForMamaSwift
— Baby Tay (@swiftiesince07) April 9, 2015
i love you, andrea. all the luck to you and the swift family. you will get through this. you have the whole fandom behind you!! — 1989 (@tracyyx11) April 9, 2015
Andrea I'm actually in tears
— Shan♡ (@swift_addiction) April 9, 2015
Meanwhile, Swift is preparing to embark on her world tour starting next month.
