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PHOTO: Scott Baio speaks during the first day of the Republican National Convention, July 18, 2016 at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Her husband of 11 years also confirmed the news on the social network.

\"Unfortunately, this is true. Renee is forever my rock, my life & my soulmate! Toughest person I know,\" Scott Baio added Saturday.

Unfortunately, this is true. Renee is forever my rock, my life & my soulmate! Toughest person I know. @MrsScottBaio https://t.co/fyMtMl8MGX

— Scott Baio (@ScottBaio) March 10, 2018

ABC News reached out to a rep for Scott Baio, 57, but didn't immediately hear back.

After tying the knot in 2010, the Baios have raised 10-year-old daughter Bailey; Renee Baio has a 28-year-old daughter, Kalyn, from a previous relationship.

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PHOTO: Renee Sloan and Scott Baio attend the Last Chance For Animals 33rd Annual Celebrity Benefit Gala - Arrivals at The Beverly Hilton Hotel, Oct. 14, 2017 in Beverly Hills, Calif.
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Renee Baio's diagnosis comes amid her husband's sexual misconduct scandal.

The former \"Charles in Charge\" actor was accused of onset sexual harassment and abuse by his co-stars, Nicole Eggert and Alexander Polinsky. Scott Baio has denied both claims.

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