Fans rally behind Australian Idol’s Courtney Murphy [Video]

Former Australian Idol star Courtney Murphy has been diagnosed with late-stage bowel cancer.

Since competing in the singing contest in 2004 alongside Casey Donovan and Anthony Callea, Courtney continued singing and welcomed three children with his wife, Jane.

A statement shared by his brothers Chris and Kieran revealed the Perth musician underwent “extensive chemo” at the end of March and was heading into surgery a few days later.

“He’s gone into that surgery knowing he has the love and support of WA behind him,” the statement read.

Given Courtney’s cancer diagnosis, the “self-employed musician” cannot work for the foreseeable future, leaving his family vulnerable.

To raise money for his treatment and his family, GoFundMe page has been organised which has amassed more than $105,000 in mere days – surpassing its original target of $50,000.

“Anyone who knows Courtney knows that his heart is as a …