Johnny Ruffo’s manager Claire McLennan has revealed the singer is ‘with family’ after his shocking diagnosis.
Speaking to Yahoo7 Be, the CMC Talent agent said: ‘Johnny’s with his family at the moment. He’s gotten so much support from everyone and it’s just been lovely – there are still good people in this world.’
Claire went on to explain that the 29-year-old star is, ‘trying to ‘keep positive’ in the ‘awful situation’.
Family time: Johnny Ruffo’s manager Claire McLennan has revealed the singer is ‘with family’ after his shocking diagnosis
She added: ‘It’s scary and frightening this one. Especially for anyone going through this.’
Claire is the latest in a large group stars and personalities who have reached out and sent their well wishes to former Home and Away star after he revealed he has brain cancer.
Taylor Henderson, Jake Speer, Jackson Heywood and Therese Kerr who have all paid tribute to Johnny.
Claire went on to explain that the 29-year-old star is: ‘trying to ‘keep positive’ in the ‘awful situation’
She added: ‘It’s scary and frightening this one. Especially for anyone going through this’
Taking to Instagram, where he informed his adoring fans of his health problems — the stars all sent their well wishes to the former Home and Away star.
‘We’re all here for you,’ former X-Factor Australia star Taylor wrote on Thursday evening.
‘I can’t believe what I’m reading mate,’ Taylor’s post began.
Reaching out: Claire is the latest in a large group stars and personalities who have reached out and including Taylor Henderson
‘It’s just not sinking in. We’re all here for you Johnny and without a doubt… we’re all praying for you. Look after yourself big fella!’
Miranda Kerr’s mother, Therese, meanwhile commented: ‘Sending you so much love and healing energy, gorgeous soul!’
Sweet: Miranda Kerr’s mother, Therese, meanwhile commented: ‘Sending you so much love and healing energy, gorgeous soul!’
Former Home and Away star Jackson Heywood said Johnny has ‘every bit of love and support from my end mate.’
While Jake Speer, who is also soap alumni, commented: ‘Sending you lots of love mate. You need anything at all, anytime, you give me a call! Stay strong mate.’
Survivor’s El Rowland added words of encouragement, writing: ‘You got this mate.’
Health battle: Last Thursday, Johnny shared to Instagram shots of his post-operation scar, revealing he had emergency surgery to remove a brain tumour
Johnny took to Instagram to reveal he was starting ‘aggressive’ treatment for brain cancer.
‘It was a bit of a shock and I’ve got an interesting journey ahead and a bit of a battle,’ the actor wrote.
‘I am starting aggressive treatment for the next few months to fight the diagnosis of brain cancer. Please stay positive for me and I’ll try to update you guys on my progress.’
The X-Factor Australia star told Daily Mail Australia that he went to hospital on the Sunday, with a migraine, before being rushed into surgery.
Struggles: The X-Factor Australia star told Daily Mail Australia that he went to hospital on the last Sunday, with a migraine, before being rushed into surgery