Lauren Alaina's Step-Dad Dies Of Cancer

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Cancelled tour stops to be with family

Lauren Alaina is mourning the loss of her step-dad. 

Sam Ramker died yesterday after a short battle with stage four cancer. 

The singer reached out to fans on Instagram, calling him the "purest example of how to love and live life fully." 

 

Alaina cancelled a few tour stops in Texas this past weekend so she could spend time with her step-dad during his final days. 

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