The "America's Got Talent" judge's father, 63-year-old Martin Brown, died over the weekend, after a five-year battle with multiple myeloma cancer.
The singer shared a photo of her father's hands being clasped by family.
"It is with great sadness after a 5year battle to multiple myeloma cancer our loving father Martin Brown passed away age 63 peacefully yesterday.
"Both of us his children were by his side and would like to say thank you to St Gemma's and all the doctors and nurses for their amazing care and support over the years. Please respect our privacy and let us as a united family grieve. With love and respect. Melanie and Danielle Brown x Be Free Dad," she captioned the photo.
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