Demi opens up about writing a song about her father, Patrick Lovato, who died of cancer in 2013.\rbr\rbrDemi Lovato Opens Up About Strained Relationship With Her Abusive Father.\rbr\rbrWe know entertainment.\rbr\rbrDemi Lovato - Demi Lovato Explains Her Healing Tribute To Father Demi Lovatos new Confident album mightve kicked off with the high-speed hookup .\rbr\rbrWorld famous entertainer Demi Lovato is dealing with a very tough issue. Unfortunately, her father recently passed away and it has devastated the singer.