Kyle Massey Cancer Twitter 2013: ‘Dancing With The Stars’ Contestant Calls Cancer Rumor ‘Inconsiderate And Insensitive,’ Has Family Suffering From The Disease

Kyle Massey does not have cancer, but was a victim of a Twitter rumor yesterday saying the former "Dancing With the Stars" contestant and star of "That's So Raven" had cancer.

"Kyle Massey is not dying from cancer and does not have cancer," his rep told E! News. "This is a very serious disease and he's upset that someone would make light of such a serious subject. He has been affected personally from the disease as he has had family members who have passed away from cancer."

Kyle also personally addressed the rumor, calling it a "classless" hoax. He told E! News in a statement: "I don't know where this inconsiderate and insensitive rumor originated from."

Massey found this cancer rumor especially hurtful because of his family's history with the disease.

"Cancer is a disease that is very personal to me and my family," Massey said. "I have had two uncles and a very dear friend who passed away in the last two years from cancer and my Granddad currently has prostate cancer and my Grandmother is currently in a nursing home because of Alzheimer's Disease. So, making light of any illnesses that a person has no control over getting is not something to joke about or make light of!"

Massey said that he wants to get to the bottom of the rumor and find out who started it: "My team and I are making every attempt to find out the original source of this story because it's just not cool."

The 21-year-old Disney star also brought up his support for those suffering from the disease: "I support Children's Hospital of Los Angeles through Disney Channel and Britti Cares International in support of children with various diseases and illnesses and donate my time with pride and dignity."

Massey said the cancer rumor drew attention away from more serious issues in the world right now.

"This hoax is just plain classless! Especially in light of the various tragedies happening this weekend and the Trayvon Martin verdict."