<p>Jessica</a> and Ashlee Simpson</a>‘s dad, Joe</a>, was diagnosed with prostate cancer</a> back in 2016. Now, the famous dad is opening up about his struggles on his younger daughter’s new reality show, Ashlee + Evan, which premiered last night. Watch the clip</a> above to see some of what went down during the emotional encounter.</p><br /><p>Joe, 60, and Ashlee, 33, sit on a couch in her house. Sadly, he tells her, “I remember saying to the doctor, ‘What if I don’t have surgery?’ and he said, ‘In six months, you’ll be dead.'” The “Pieces of Me” singer shakes her head, overcome with emotion. It had to be a terrifying moment for the family.</p><br /><p>In the same trailer, husband Evan Ross</a> talks about the pain he went through when his dad died. The Star actor was just 15 when his father, Arne Næss, Jr., died in a tragic mountaineering accident. Surely watching his wife and her father on this harrowing cancer journey must bring up painful memories for him.</p><br /><p>In an interview earlier this month</a>, Ashlee gave an update on how he dad is doing now that he’s in remission. “It’s such a blessing,” the “La La” singer said. “He’s doing good now and feeling good. I’m so happy he’s healthy now.”</p><br /><p>“It was a really scary experience for Ashlee, for their whole family,” Evan said. “So for me I was just trying to make sure I was there and paying attention to how everyone was feeling.” Fans will see more of the couple supporting each other on Ashlee + Evan.</p><br /><p>Joe underwent surgery for prostate cancer in September 2016. A source told Us Weekly that he began receiving radiation in February 2017. </a></p><br /><p>Now that her photographer dad is doing better, Ashlee and Evan can start to focus on the future. Ashlee + Evan airs Sunday nights at 10 p.m. on E!</p><br /><p>What do you think about Ashlee sharing her dad’s cancer battle with viewers? Sound off in the comments!</p><br /><p>The post Jessica Simpson's Dad Breaks Down Over Cancer Battle, Reveals He Had 6 Months To Live</a> appeared first on Star Magazine</a>.</p><br />
