WRESTLING LEGEND BRET ‘The Hitman’ Hart has today revealed that he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.
The 58-year-old Canadian star confirmed the news in a post on his official Instagram page, writing: “I’ve had a great lifelong dance and I’m a survivor of many hard battles. I now face my toughest battle.
“With hesitation and fear, I openly declare myself in my fight against prostate cancer. In the next few days, I will undergo surgery with the hope of defeating this nemesis once and for all.”
Hart is considered one of the greatest wrestlers of all time, winning 32 titles over the course of his career, including five reigns as the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) Heavyweight Champion.
He ended his 22-year wrestling career in 2000 following stints in World Championship Wrestling (WCW), the WWF and Stampede Wrestling, but has appeared intermittently on WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) television since then.
Hart had a previous health scare in 2002, when he suffered a stroke following a biking accident.
On today’s news, he added: “I beat the odds when I suffered my stroke in 2002, but it is now yet again, that I draw upon the many adults and young children I’ve met throughout my life who courageously fought and usually lost in their battles against this deadly disease.
“One year ago, I watched a brave young man named Whesley fight brain cancer to the end. If I can find even an ounce of his courage to stand unafraid and face the tough road ahead of me, I will march toward this destiny with his spirit chanting in my ear.”
