Chanel West Coast Reveals Dad's 'Inoperable Tumor' Diagnosis
Chanel West Coast shared sad news about his father, Jamie Dudley.
“My father has an inoperable tumor that is so large that it cannot be treated with chemotherapy West Coast Hustle The star, 36, wrote in a statement shared on Instagram on Friday, November 8. “Right now we are looking for a miracle.”
West Coast (real name Chelsea Chanel Dudley) asked her fans if they could take a moment to post good thoughts about her father.
“I am asking everyone who is reading this if you believe in the power of GOD, I am asking with all my heart to pray for my Father,” he continued. “Pray that he succeeds in this somehow. Thank you for your support.”
In the text of his post, West Coast added that his family needs “all the prayers possible.”
“I believe in miracles and I know that enough people who pray together can have a chance 🥲🙏🏼♥️,” she said.
West Coast fans and friends took to the comments section to send well wishes to Sarcasm alum. West Coast Boyfriend, Dom Fenisonexpressed his support by commenting three hand prayer emojis. (The couple are the proud parents of 2-year-old daughter Bowie, who they welcomed in November 2022.)
The mother of the reality star, Linda Kuriloffreshared West Coast's post on his Instagram Story. Kuriloff and Dudley have been married since 2004.
After sharing the news about her father, West Coast took to her Instagram Story to share another message.
“In the most difficult times when you see who really cares for you 🙏🏼♥️,” he wrote.
West Coast has had a close relationship with his father over the years despite living miles apart throughout his life.
“Happy Fathers Day to my pops aka Papa Eastcoast aka my twin lol!,” he wrote in a 2015 Facebook post. “We have lived all over the country all my life but I can stay close to each other. I love you dad!”
Dudley is a DJ based in New York City. According to the West Coast website, his father encouraged him to pursue music, as he brought him to many of his gigs when he was growing up.
In March 2020, Dudley and Kuriloff celebrated their 16th wedding anniversary with a touching gift.
“I'm glad that my father found you, Linda. You are an angel sent to him and I don't know what our life would be without you,” he wrote along with a series of photos of the two over the years. “Daddy doesn't have Instagram because he's a dinosaur so this post is for you lol. I love and miss you both so much!”