WRESTLING legend Bret “The Hitman” Hart has revealed he is battling cancer.
DIAGNOSIS: Bret "The Hitman" Hart shared the news on Instagram
he former WWE star, 58, broke the news to his legion of fans in an emotional post on his Instagram account.
The seven-time world champion made a name for himself in the World Wrestling Federation and is considered to be one of the most celebrated wrestlers of all time.
Hart posted the news of his diagnosis along with a photo of his grandchildren.
He wrote: “I refuse to lose, I will never give in or give up, and I will win this battle or die trying.
“Most important of all, I hope can take the fight to prostate cancer.
“To be a leader in awareness and to set the example for men everywhere who find themselves in my very same shoes, that prostate cancer can be beaten.”
HERO: Bret Hart is considered to be one of the most popular wrestlers of all time
Hart's bright pink lyrca wrestling gear and sunglasses made him an instantly recognisable character.
He left the company in 1997 and joined rivals WCW before retiring from professional wrestling in 2000.
The Calgary, Alberta, Canada-born star was inducted into the World Wrestling Entertainment Hall of Fame in 2006.
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