Figure skater Scott Hamilton diagnosed with third brain tumour
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
First posted: Monday, October 24, 2016 09:34 AM EDT | Updated: Monday, October 24, 2016 10:29 AM EDT
NASHVILLE — Olympic figure skating champion and commentator Scott Hamilton has been diagnosed with a third brain tumour.
People magazine reports Hamilton has been diagnosed with a benign pituitary tumour.
In a video for People magazine, the 58-year-old Hamilton joked that he has “a unique hobby of collecting life-threatening illness.” Hamilton has survived two previous brain tumors and also a bout with testicular cancer. He says the current tumour was discovered during a routine checkup.
Hamilton won gold at the 1984 Winter Games and has served as a skating commentator for several networks.
He says on Twitter that he has “been blessed beyond my wildest imagination.”
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THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
First posted: Monday, October 24, 2016 09:34 AM EDT | Updated: Monday, October 24, 2016 10:29 AM EDT
NASHVILLE — Olympic figure skating champion and commentator Scott Hamilton has been diagnosed with a third brain tumour.
People magazine reports Hamilton has been diagnosed with a benign pituitary tumour.
In a video for People magazine, the 58-year-old Hamilton joked that he has “a unique hobby of collecting life-threatening illness.” Hamilton has survived two previous brain tumors and also a bout with testicular cancer. He says the current tumour was discovered during a routine checkup.
Hamilton won gold at the 1984 Winter Games and has served as a skating commentator for several networks.
He says on Twitter that he has “been blessed beyond my wildest imagination.”
Figure skater Scott Hamilton diagnosed with third brain tumour | Other Sports |