Michael Flatley has been diagnosed with an "aggressive" cancer.
The 64-year-old dancer, best known for Riverdance, updated fans on his health using his Instagram account. He let his followers know that he had undergone surgery for the illness and was being looked after by doctors.
The post said: "Dear friends, we have something personal to share, 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."