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Jessica and Ashlee Simpson‘s dad Joe Simpson has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, a family rep confirmed to Just Jared.

“He’s feeling great now and is optimistic,” a source told People of the diagnosis. “He’s felt so much love and support from his family and friends.”

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Joe, 58, was diagnosed two months ago and had surgery. Joe is already back to work and eating healthier after the successful operation. He is currently in recovery, his rep told the publication.

Our thoughts are with Joe during this time. We’re sending him all the best.

We’ve reached out to his rep for comment.

Jessica Simpson strikes a pose in navy blue while attending the 10th Anniversary Celebration of the Jessica Simpson Collection held at Tavern on the Green on Wednesday (September 9) in New York City.

The 35-year-old singer and designer was joined by her hubby Eric Johnson, her parents Joe and Tina, as well as Martha Stewart.

Earlier in the day, Jessica rocked a bright green ensemble while promoting her line.

She recently revealed quite the random fact about herself!

“I can hold my breath longer than Justin Bieber can,” Jess told Us Weekly.

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Ashlee Simpson and hubby Evan Ross wear matching black outfits while arriving at Warwick nightclub for a fun date night on Wednesday (October 8) in Hollywood.

The 30-year-old singer’s dad Joe was seen partying at the same nightclub that evening.

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“After a huge week of news, it’s great to have such supportive messages come through from some fans. The move will secure the future of,” Joe tweeted that day.

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Joe Simpson strips down and goes shirtless while spending time by the pool with model Jonathan Keith on Saturday morning (July 5) at the San Ysidro Ranch in Montecito, Calif.

The 56-year-old father of Jessica Simpson is at the resort to attend his daughter’s wedding this weekend.

Joe and Jonathan were spotted at the beach earlier this year and rumors quickly surfaced that the pair were in a relationship, which Joe shot down immediately.

“More mis-information in the news. The guy in the pics is my modeling Client. He was in Miami taking agency meetings. That’s it!!” Joe tweeted back in February.

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Ashlee Simpson and boyfriend Evan Ross pose together while celebrating his 25th birthday at the Revolve Beach House on Saturday (August 24) in Malibu, Calif.

The 28-year-old entertainer was joined at the bash by her father Joe Simpson, who was seen giving a thumbs up.

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Evan was all smiles while posing with an artistic self portrait of himself at the birthday celebration.

Guests were treated to a southern themed meal including chicken and waffles, grits, potato salad and watermelon. Yummy!

The day before, Ashlee and Evan were spotted dropping off her son Bronx at his grandma Tina‘s house in Toluca Lake.

Jessica Simpson holds her growing baby bump while posing backstage at Jimmy Kimmel Live on Wednesday (March 6) in Hollywood.

The 32-year-old pregnant Fashion Star mentor confirmed on the show that she is having a baby boy!

“It’s a total different pregnancy. I just feel awful. I’ve been vomiting. I had no idea that a wiener can make me nauseous,” Jessica said. “Oh shucks! Well I guess told the world that I was having a boy.”

“I just outed that I am having a boy. I can’t believe I did that. It was not planned,” Jessica added. “It was kind of out and about in the press that I was having a boy. I was like ‘How do people know these things’?”

“I keep planning on getting married, but I keep getting knocked up. It’s just one of those things. Maybe I should go back to when I was younger, I was a virgin before I was married, so maybe I should just completely reverse and stop having sex altogether until Eric [Johnson] and I actually say I do,” Jessica said about having children before marriage.

Also pictured: Jessica‘s dad Joe Simpson making his way into the studio that day and Jessica posing backstage at The Ellen DeGeneres Show the day before.

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Ashlee Simpson and her son Bronx share a smile at his fourth birthday party on Tuesday (November 20) at The Coop in Studio City, Calif.

The 28-year-old singer invited along pals Nicole Richie with daughter Harlow, as well as dad Pete Wentz, and her own parents, who recently filed for divorce, Tina and Joe Simpson.

Ashlee JUST released the full audio of her song “Bat for a Heart,” which has some NSFW lyrics.

Check it out below, and buy it on iTunes now!

FYI: Ashlee is wearing an Anine Bing leather biker jacket.

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