The wife of Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida has been diagnosed with breast cancer, he announced Monday.
“I am saddened to report that Florida’s esteemed First Lady and my beloved wife has been diagnosed with breast cancer,” the Republican said in a statement to Fox News on Monday.
“As the mother of three young children, Casey is the centerpiece of our family and has made an impact on the lives of countless Floridians through her initiatives as First Lady. As she faces the most difficult test of her life, she will have not only my unwavering support but the support of our entire family, as well as the prayers and well wishes from Floridians across our state,” he said in the statement.
“Casey is a true fighter, and she will never, never, never give up,” he added.
“Casey is a true fighter, and she will never, never, never give up,” Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said while announcing his wife’s diagnosis.Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel/Tribune News Service via Getty ImagesCasey DeSantis, 41, is a former news and television show host.
The couple have three children, Madison, 4, Mason, 3, and Mamie, 18 months.
Casey DeSantis is a former news and television show host and mother to three children. Michael Reaves/Getty Images
“Casey is a true fighter, and she will never, never, never give up,” Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said of his wife’s breast cancer diagnosis. AP