Originally appeared on E! Online .

Ryan Seacrest is navigating a heartbreaking loss.

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The " Wheel of Fortune " host shared that his father Gary Lee Seacrest has died. Earlier this year, Ryan shared his father had been battling prostate cancer for years.

“It is with a heavy heart that I share with you that my loving father peacefully passed away earlier this week,” he captioned an Oct. 31 Instagram post . “My mom, sister and I have peace knowing he is in a better place and free of any pain or suffering. We are heartbroken.”

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Included alongside the caption were photos of Gary with his family, including wife Constance Marie Zullinger, Ryan’s sister Meredith

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