Huge sum raised for musician Courtney Murphy after shock advanced bowel cancer diagnosis

The family of the beloved Aussie musician revealed this week that he had been diagnosed with advanced bowel cancer.

More than $105,000 has already been raised for Courtney Murphy and his family following the tragic news of the musician’s cancer diagnosis.

Siblings of the former Australian Idol contestant and Perth musician announced on Monday that Mr Murphy had been diagnosed with advanced bowel cancer and was in the “fight of his life”.

A Go Fund Me page to support the music star and his family was launched and has raised a massive sum in just three days.

More than $105,000 has been raised for WA Singer Courtney Murphy following news of his cancer diagnosis. Picture: Facebook

Words of support have flooded in from those close to the musician, as well as fans, with many urging Mr Murphy and his family to “keep strong”.

Anita McSweeney donated $1000.

“Big love to you Court and family. Always been my fav musical artist (OK, next to Keith),” she wrote.

Kylie Cowley commented: “Courtney was so kind when I met him at the music store, being a fellow muso I had a great admiration for his singing and we chatted briefly about going to the same primary school in Albany. Anyway, lots of good vibes and love to the family and all the very best for a speedy recovery.”

Jordan Gibbs wished the Murphy family well, donating $100.

“Getting to working with Courtney is a highlight of my life. Wishing him and his family lots of love,” he wrote.

Courtney Murphy’s siblings revealed he was diagnosed with advanced bowel cancer. Picture: Facebook

Mr Murphy, a 44-year-old husband and father of three, burst to fame as a contestant on the second season of Australian Idol, where he finished in third place.

He has performed in Perth for 20 years and also landed a role in the Queen musical We Will Rock You.

But now he is stepping back from the stage to focus on his cancer fight.

“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,” his brothers said.

“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.”

Originally published as Huge sum raised for musician Courtney Murphy after shock advanced bowel cancer diagnosis