Ryan Seacrest Shares Emotional Update: Father Gary Battling Prostate Cancer
Ryan Seacrest grew emotional on his radio show On Air with Ryan Seacrest as he revealed his father, Gary Seacrest, has been battling prostate cancer for several years. The illness worsened recently, compounded by pneumonia during chemotherapy, which left Gary in the ICU and in need of months of full-time care.
Seacrest recalled receiving an urgent call about his dad’s condition while hosting American Idol. He finished the live episode before flying to Atlanta to be with his family.
The host praised the nurses who cared for his father, describing how even basic tasks became difficult during recovery. Thanks to their help, Gary has since overcome pneumonia and returned home, though further cancer treatment still lies ahead.