Harry Styles' Stepfather, Robin Twist, Dead At 57 After Cancer Battle

Representatives for Harry Styles have confirmed that his stepfather, Robin Twist, died this week following a battle with cancer. He was 57.

“The family asks for privacy at this time,” a rep said in a statement confirming the death to People.

Twist married Styles’ mother, Anne Twist, in 2013. Styles was the best man at the ceremony, telling The Sun that giving his speech was “the most nerve-wracking thing I’ve ever done.”

Prior to that, Twist played a large role in the lives of the pop star and sister Gemma Styles. He even accompanied Harry and his family to the 2010 “X Factor” audition that eventually led to his placement in One Direction, sparking the singer’s music career.

Anne shared a selfie with her husband earlier this month, thanking friends and fans for their anniversary wishes.

The couple previously helped raise money for Action Against Cancer, a U.K. charity dedicated to funding research for the disease.

Along with Harry, Anne and Gemma, Twist leaves behind two children from a previous marriage.

This article originally appeared on HuffPost.