The 2014 world champion has returned home to the UK immediately from China to be with his wife Vikki.
A statement from World Snooker said: "Mark has pulled out of the Bank of Communications OTO Shanghai Masters due to a family bereavement.
"The world number one flew home to the UK on Wednesday. He was due to play David Grace in the first round, so Grace receives a bye into the last 16.
"Our condolences go to Mark and his family at this sad time."
Leeds-based Grace will now play Mark Allen in the second round.
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