Hibs executive chairman Ron Gordon has revealed he is battling cancer.
The American has penned an open letter to supporters addressing that he has been taking on the disease for most of the last 12 months. Chief executive Ben Kensell continues to run the club with the support of the board as Lee Johnson's Hibs side continue to strive for their Premiership aims, with Gordon's treatment making travel from the States harder.
The 72-year-old has been the custodian of Hibs since 2019 and wrote: "Some of you may have noticed that I have not been at Easter Road in some time. I love the Club and I love Edinburgh, and I come to our home in the city as often as possible and go to as many games as I can. That is why I’m writing this letter to you all to explain why I’ve not been around as usual. For most of this past year I have been receiving treatment for cancer. It has been a difficult time for me and the family, but I’m blessed to have their love and support as we navigate through the challenge.
