We have sad news to report, Kelis’ husband Mike Mora passed away, after a yearlong battle with stomach cancer, MTO News has learned.

The news came from close family friend Evan Ross – who broke the news on Instagram.

Evan wrote, “We lost a brother Yesterday. We will truly miss you Mike.”

Diana Ross; son added, “Thinking of some of the great times we all spent together. You and [a friend] recording me at [Dallas Austin’s] studio in Atlanta.”