'Lord of the Dance' star Michael Flatley reports after his cancer surgery
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Writed by - Andy Gocker
'Lord of the Dance' star Michael Flatley has after his cancer was announced gave an update on his health on Instagram. In it, the 64-year-old thanks his fans for their prayers and love.
On Instagram, Michael Flatley explains that he has now been discharged from the hospital and is on the mend. Captioning a fierce image of himself with a clenched fist, the dancer wrote: 'Thank you to everyone around the world for your love and prayers.' He was overwhelmed by the kindness shown to him.
A few days ago he had made it public, also on Instagram, that he had been diagnosed with an 'aggressive type of cancer'. He has already had an operation and 'an excellent team of doctors' is taking care of him. No further details are forthcoming at this time, but ask for recovery wishes and prayers for Flatley, his team said.
Back in 2003, Michael Flatley was diagnosed with cancer
Michael Flatley was born in 1958 and has Irish roots. The dancer became known worldwide for 'Riverdance' and other rousing dance shows such as 'Lord of the Dance', 'Feet of Flames' and 'Celtic Tiger'.
In 2003 Flatley was diagnosed with skin cancer 'by accident'. On malignant melanoma , as he later explained to the 'Sunday Independent'. As part of an anniversary of his 'Lord of the Dance' show in Las Vegas, he gave an interview to the MTV broadcaster. A spectator pointed out a brown spot on Flatley's face to the dancer's assistant. He went to see a doctor who was able to treat him early enough at the time. (spot on news / csp)
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