Irish-American dancer Michael Flatley has undergone surgical procedure for an “aggressive” type of most cancers and is underneath medical care, an announcement on the “Lord of the Dance” creator’s Instagram account mentioned.
Flatley, 64, rose to fame as a lead member of the “Riverdance” troupe, whose show-stopping efficiency on the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest propelled Irish dancing into the worldwide highlight. He later opened his personal “Lord of the Dance” present.
“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,” the assertion launched late on Wednesday mentioned.
Flatley has beforehand mentioned that he was recognized with malignant melanoma in 2003.
Flatley, born in Chicago to Irish-American dad and mom, most lately wrote, directed and starred within the motion movie “Blackbird”, which was launched in cinemas final 12 months, 4 years after its completion.
