WWE legend ‘Hacksaw’ Jim Duggan, 67, reveals he has prostate cancer and will undergo surgery on Friday

WWE LEGEND ‘Hacksaw’ Jim Duggan has revealed he has prostate cancer. The 67-year-old caused panic last week when it was announced he was rushed into hospital for an unnamed reason. The Hall of Famer’s wife Debra asked fans to pray for the wrestling powerhouse but now the icon has revealed the sad news on Instagram. […]

WWE LEGEND ‘Hacksaw’ Jim Duggan has revealed he has prostate cancer.

The 67-year-old caused panic last week when it was announced he was rushed into hospital for an unnamed reason.

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The Hall of Famer’s wife Debra asked fans to pray for the wrestling powerhouse but now the icon has revealed the sad news on Instagram.

In a video clip alongside his partner, Duggan said that he has known about the cancer for several months now and that he and Debra have been living with it and preparing.

He is due to undergo cancer surgery tomorrow at the MUSC in Charleston, South Carolina. 

Duggan also said that he would be taking a break from social media after going under the knife but assured his followers that his wife would keep them updated on his condition.

The wrestling star has battled a number of health issues over recent years.

Back in 2018 he was admitted into an ICU unit when his heart went into AFib (irregular heartbeat).

Duggan then went back under the knife for another heart procedure in 2019.

The powerhouse was the winner of what was then the WWF’s first ever Royal Rumble back in 1988.

Duggan made his debut for WWF back in 1987.

He played the role of an all-American patriot. coming to the ring waving the US flag and holding a 2×4 piece of plywood.

Duggan also wrestled for the WCW organisation and was crowned US heavyweight champion in 1994.

He returned to what became WWE in 2005, fighting there for four years before moving to the independent circuit.

Duggan was named in the 2011 class of WWE’s Hall of Fame and was one of the most popular performers for Vince McMahon’s company throughout the 80s and early 90s.