Michael Flatley of 'Lord of The Dance' diagnosed with Cancer. Check details

Michael Flatley has revealed that he has been suffering from aggressive form of cancer. The 64-year-old Irish-American dancer and entertainer, who hogged the limelight after 'Riverdance', "The Lord of the Dance", "Celtic Tiger Live and Feet of Flames", has diagnosed with cancer. Flatley's team took it to social media platform to share the news of his health.

Michael Flatley’s team shared the news of cancer with a black and white photo of him on Instagram. "Dear friends, we have something personal to share, Michael Flatley has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer," the team wrote on Instagram. They further described that the 64-year-old dancer and entertainer has undergone a surgery and is in the care of "excellent team of doctors."

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The team concludes the post with, "No further comments will be made at this time." Moreover, the team writes, "We ask only for your prayers and well wishes. Thank you. Teamlord."



However, Michael Flatley had an encounter with cancer earlier in 2003. After receiving a malignant melanoma diagnosis, he was first diagnosed with facial skin cancer.

Michael has described his struggle of suffering from cancer in 2003, in his autobiography written in 2006. Michael expressed that a fear like cancer increases one’s awareness of the need to "enjoy moment while you can."

Moreover, his other notable works include sky thriller Blackbird. He had directed and starred in the movie alongside Eric Roberts, Patrick Bergin and Ian Beattie.

FAQs

1. Where was Michael Flatley born?
   Chicago, Illinois on July 16, 1958. He has Irish connections as his parents immigrated from County Sligo, Ireland.
2. What happened to Michael Flatley in 2003?
   Michael had suffered from facial skin cancer in 2003.