Harry Styles has been left devastated by the death of his step-dad Robin Twist

Robin was battling cancer

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by Katy Brent |
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We're sending lots of love to Harry Styles and his family who have been devastated by Robin Twist's death.

A rep for Harry has confirmed that the family are in mourning after Robin sadly lost his battle with cancer earlier this week.

Robin Twist
Harry, Anne and Robin (credit: AnneTwist/Instagram ©Instagram

Robin was married to Harry's mum, Anne and Harry was the best man at the 2013 wedding.

He said at the time that his best man's speech was the most nerve wracking thing he's ever done.

He added: "I practiced on my own for days beforehand, on the sofa reciting it to myself. I tried to make it have a bit of everything.

"When everyone thought it was going to be really emotional, I pulled the rug out from under everyone's feet and injected a bit of humour. It seemed to go well."

Harry's rep said: "Harry's stepfather, Robin Twist, sadly passed away this week after a long battle with cancer.

"The family asks for privacy at this time."

Harry and his sister, Gemma, were both close to Robin who helped raise them as teenagers.

Robin Twist
Anne and Robin (credit: AnneTwist/Instagram ©Instagram

Robin also had two biological children Mike and Amy, from a previous marriage.

The One Direction Fandom have been flooding Twitter with messages of love and support for Harry, Anne and Gemma.

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