Michael Flatley

The Lord of the Dance creator shot to global stardom with his take on Irish dancing.

Flatley has also expanded into film, directing and starring in the 2018 spy thriller Blackbird. The post on the star's official Instagram account said: “Dear friends, we have something personal to share, Michael Flatley has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer. The Riverdance star Michael Flately has had surgery for 'an aggressive for of cancer', it's been announced.

Flatley released a statement saying that he has had surgery and is being cared for by a team of doctors.

I cancelled the flight and went straight in to see him." "He has undergone surgery and is in the care of an excellent team of doctors. I sympathise with anybody who is lying on that bed and facing the uncertainty of the future. And one said: "Cancer is nothing for our Lord of the Dance!!! "I said I was leaving for the airport and would he mind if I called him when I got back? He said, ‘no, I need you to come in immediately’.

Michael Flatley has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer, his team has announced. The Riverdance performer, 64, has recently undergone treatment ...

You can’t be an actor – you’re a dancer.” I mean, I’ve heard it till I’m blue in the face and you just have to go for it.’ He then went on to create the megahit stage show Lord Of The Dance. ‘He has undergone surgery and is in the care of an excellent team of doctors. Echoing a similar sentiment, another said: ‘So sorry to be reading this news. We ask only for your prayers and well wishes. Michael you’re a fighter, you can beat this sending lots of love and prayers to you and your family.’

The Irish dancer has undergone surgery and is being cared for by doctors.

"He has undergone surgery and is in the care of an excellent team of doctors. Teamlord." Another said: "Sending my best wishes and prayers to the legend." We ask only for your prayers and well wishes. A statement posted to the dancer's social media accounts confirmed the news as it asked fans for their "prayers and well-wishes". Michael Flatley has been diagnosed with "an aggressive form of cancer".

Irish-American dancer is said to be under the care of 'an excellent team of doctors'

In 2019, he expanded into the world of film, directing and starring in his recently released spy romance, Blackbird. “He has undergone surgery and is in the care of an excellent team of doctors. The Irish troupe became one of the world’s most successful and famous stage acts, going on to perform at over 450 venues globally.

Michael Flatley has undergone surgery after being diagnosed with an "aggressive" form of cancer. The 64-year-old dancer's team has confirmed via Instagram ...

The 64-year-old Irish American dancer has undergone cancer surgery. He was treated for a malignant melanoma in 2003.

“I know a lot of professional athletes and we trade horror stories about the legs and the feet and the backs and the necks. “I’ve taken a few knocks.” The film was panned by some critics as a And I think I got the worst of it!” It’s been a long road.” [Eurovision Song Contest](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0v_pu6miJ8) held in Dublin.

The 64-year-old dancer, best known for Riverdance, is 'in the care of an excellent team of doctors'

“He has undergone surgery and is in the care of an excellent team of doctors. Last year Flatley also launched a Lord Of The Dance tour to raise money for the humanitarian effort in Ukraine. The 64-year-old dancer, best known for Riverdance, is ‘in the care of an excellent team of doctors’

The US dancer and choreographer has had surgery and is in the care of "an excellent team of doctors".

Last year Flatley also launched a Lord Of The Dance tour, which He has previously had a diagnosis of facial skin cancer which he was treated for in 2003. US dancer and choreographer Michael Flatley, famous for his Irish production Riverdance, has had surgery for an "aggressive form of cancer".

A statement on the Riverdance star' social media accounts said: "we ask only for your prayers and well wishes"

Elaine commented: "Dearest Michael, I am devastated to read this news, you have been my hero for many years. The statement read: "Dear friends, we have something personal to share, Michael Flatley has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer. Many fans posted well wishes and messages of support in response to the post. The heart is for love. Riverdance star Michael Flatley has been diagnosed with "an aggressive form of cancer". The 64-year-old, who is also known for shows Lord of the Dance, Feet of Flames and Celtic Tiger, is now receiving care after undergoing surgery.

Dancer and choreographer Michael Flatley, who is the creator of Riverdance and Lord of the Dance to name a few, has revealed he's been diagnosed with an ...

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The Irish-American dancer and choreographer was previously diagnosed with melanoma in 2003.

According to the Their relationship ended in 1997 after Flately allegedly had an affair with another dancer. Speaking about his diagnosis in the He has undergone surgery and is in the care of an excellent team of doctors. Flatley’s team shared the news of his cancer diagnosis on social media alongside a black and white photo of the Irish-American dancer looking out to sea. Flatley is a 64-year-old Irish-American dancer and choreographer who was born in Chicago.

The Riverdance icon, 64, shared that he has undergone surgery and is currently being cared for in hospital in a statement shared to his Instagram on ...

[I've had to make friends with pain: Excruciating agony is part of daily life for Michael Flatley ](/tvshowbiz/article-10634189/Michael-Flatley-reveals-neck-bad-way-says-make-friend-pain.html) [Michael Flatley has revealed his 'neck and back are in a bad way' and has detailed his body is paying the price for the punishment he put it through. He said: 'If I was in a position to go for everything, that intensified. I did and the doctor took a sample of it there and then. 'He has undergone surgery and is in the care of an excellent team of doctors. Can I scale a flight of stairs? Michael was diagnosed with a malignant melanoma in 2003, which he revealed eight years ago for the first time. He said: "No, I need you to come in immediately." As a cancer survivor, I encourage Michael to stay positive and keep a sense of humor. 'It was a malignant melanoma that I was diagnosed with. The reason why I do what I do now and that's entertain. Sending gratitude for all that Michael has given us and sending positivity for his challenge ahead.' I wish you a lot of strength and energy for this difficult time!