Riverdance legend Michael Flatley diagnosed with 'aggressive' form of cancer

11.01.2023 - 22:53 / dailyrecord.co.uk

Riverdance star Michael Flatley has revealed that he has been diagnosed with 'an aggressive form of cancer'.

This evening on his social media pages, the dancer released a statement saying that he has had surgery and is being cared for by a team of doctors, writes The Mirror.

Alongside a black and white photograph of the star looking out to the sea, the statement reads: "Dear friends, we have something personal to share, Michael Flatley has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer.

"He has undergone surgery and is in the care of an excellent team of doctors. No further comments will be made at this time. We ask only for your prayers and well wishes. Thank you. Teamlord."

And many friends and fans took to the comments to send him best wishes.

One wrote: "Sending love and prayers to you Michael. Stay strong."

While another added: "Sending my best wishes and prayers to the legend."

Another penned: "Sending so much strength and many prayers to Michael, you can win this fight."

And one said: "Cancer is nothing for our Lord of the Dance!!! Dear Michael, you will be in my prayers. Sending you love and healing!!"

Back in 2021, Flatley opened up about battling malignant melanoma in 2003.

The star explained how he owed his life to an eagle-eyed fan who spotted the first signs of a malignant skin cancer when watching him on TV

He told the Sunday Independent: "So many people who surround me have had cancer and so many people I know have died from it."

“I was diagnosed with skin cancer myself and it was a very scary time. I sympathise with anybody who is lying on that bed and facing the uncertainty of the future. It can be a frightening place."

He said that a viewer was watching him during an MTV interview and noticed "the brown spot" on