UPDATE: WWE Hall of Famer Bret "Hit Man" Hart revealed on his Instagram account that he is in good spirits following surgery to treat his recent prostate cancer diagnosis. The ring legend was surrounded by loved ones and looking ahead with positivity as he begins the recovery process 

 

Surgery's over and on the long road to recovery. I want to thank Dr. Hyndman and the nursing staff at Rocky View Hospital for an outstanding job. I also want to thank my family, friends, and fans for all your love and support. Things are looking up and I should be home in the next couple of days. In the words of Vince McMahon: "It's onwards and upwards.

A photo posted by Bret (@brethitmanhart) on Feb 11, 2016 at 4:17pm PST

 

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WWE Hall of Famer Bret “Hit Man” announced via Facebook Monday that he has received a diagnosis of prostate cancer.

“With hesitation and fear, I openly declare myself in my fight against prostate cancer,” Hart said on Facebook. “In the next few days, I will undergo surgery with the hope of defeating this nemesis once and for all.”

The announcement revealed few details about the diagnosis and Hart’s course of action. It does, however, offer Hart’s intention of becoming proof “that prostate cancer can be beaten.”

 

 

Hart, a five-time WWE World Heavyweight Champion, was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2006.

Many past and present Superstars and Divas sent messages of support on social media following Hart's announcement:

 

Thoughts and prayers with @BretHart and his family. Let's all get in his corner to help him win this fight!!! #GetWellHitman

— Triple H (@TripleH) February 1, 2016

 

 

Everyone gets knocked down...but the BEST get through it. Prayers are with @BretHart ... We're all with you. #GetWellHitman

— Roman Reigns (@WWERomanReigns) February 1, 2016

 

 

 

I'm so proud of @brethitmanhart for coming forward about his battle with cancer and using his voice to help others. I know it's taken a lot of courage for Bret to share this, but now his voice is a powerful tool that can help inspire the masses. If anyone can beat this, it's Bret. #bestthereisbesttherewasbestthereeverwillbe

A photo posted by natbynature (@natbynature) on Feb 1, 2016 at 9:50am PST

 

 

Just learned my friend @BretHart is battling prostate cancer....sending out prayers and support. pic.twitter.com/Du0B1RPcFQ

— Jerry Lawler (@JerryLawler) February 1, 2016

 

 

 

Since I was a teenager @brethitmanhart has been a hero and an inspiration to me. And today he continues to inspire me, by going public with his battle with cancer. Join me in standing by him and fighting with him until he beats this disease!! #HitmanForever

A photo posted by Chris Jericho (@chrisjerichofozzy) on Feb 1, 2016 at 10:48am PST

 

 

 

From winning the @wwe Championship at Wrestlemania X to his own MSG appreciation night on September 25, 2010, and countless more memories at The Garden, Bret "The Hitman" Hart had been a hero to many. He continues to be a hero and an inspiration to fans around the world with his public fight against cancer. The World's Most Famous Arena along with the rest of the WWE universe stand by Bret in his latest battle. #GetWellHitman

A photo posted by Madison Square Garden (@madisonsquaregarden) on Feb 3, 2016 at 12:08pm PST

 

 

My thoughts and prayers are with you Bret. I would ask that all of your fans join with me in praying for your full recovery from cancer.

— Ted DiBiase (@MDMTedDiBiase) February 1, 2016

 

 

@WWE @BretHart #GetWellSoonHitman

— Becky Lynch (@BeckyLynchWWE) February 1, 2016

 

 

Prayers go to @BretHart along with his family in his fight with prostate cancer. The Hitman will win this fight! #GetWellHitman

— TAZ (@OfficialTAZ) February 1, 2016

 

 

Thoughts and prayers going out to @BretHart and his family. I pray he puts cancer in a sharpshooter and taps it out! #FightBretFight

— Brian G. James (@WWERoadDogg) February 2, 2016

 

 

"Never meet your heroes, they'll only disappoint you." @BretHart dispelled this myth for me years ago. Pulling for you once again, Hitman.

— Stu Bennett (@WadeBarrett) February 2, 2016

 

 

Praying for you @BretHart. You have been a hero to me in and out of the ring.

— Mick Foley (@RealMickFoley) February 2, 2016

 

 

#GetWellHitman - All the best to @BretHart as he fights the good fight and puts the Sharpshooter on cancer! We're all behind you!!!!!

— Bull Dempsey (@BullDempseyWWE) February 2, 2016

 

 

No one has had a bigger impact on my career (maybe even my life) than @BretHart. My prayers go to you. #GetWellBret pic.twitter.com/rMgUAF5zNT

— Scott Dawson (@ScottDawsonWWE) February 1, 2016

 

 

The Best There FN Is @BretHart will make cancer Tap Out. God Bless #FightBretFight pic.twitter.com/PEaVntHRLV

— Tommy Dreamer (@THETOMMYDREAMER) February 1, 2016

 

 

I know this about @BretHart, he's a fighter and a survivor! He'll beat this! positive thoughts from the east coast.

— Robert Maillet (@Robert_Maillet) February 1, 2016

 

 

Pls keep my friend @BretHart in your thoughts & prayers as he battles prostrate cancer. I refuse to believe that Bret won't win this battle.

— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) February 1, 2016

 

 

Get well soon and 'kick the bastards ass' @BretHart You're too tough and way too stubborn for cancer. Prayers for your quick kick out!

— Eric Bischoff (@EBischoff) February 2, 2016

 

 

@BretHart Bro my family prayers and mine are with you like u say U are a warrior you be ok you are Bless love bro I count on you

— Savio Vega (@SavioVega) February 2, 2016

 

 

@BretHart best wishes on your fight with cancer. You CAN win! Here for you brother!

— JakeSnakeDDT (@JakeSnakeDDT) February 2, 2016

 

 

Attention@Bret Hart: Chin up, chest out. Put the#Sharpshooter on Prostrate Cancer & that's an Order!!!

— SGT SLAUGHTER (@_SgtSlaughter) February 2, 2016

 

 

Wanna wish BRET Hart all my thoughts and prayers for the toughest Battle of his life. Let's go Hit Man

— Michael PS Hayes (@MichaelPSHayes1) February 2, 2016

 

 

You made a career out of overcoming adversity and this will be no different. You got this, @BretHart…we’re all with you. #FightBretFight

— Kevin Owens (@FightOwensFight) February 2, 2016

 

 

Praying for @BretHart as he battles prostate cancer. Fight hard and get well soon Bret. We are all behind you!! ❤️

— Lilian Garcia (@LilianGarcia) February 2, 2016

 

 

Always had support from @BretHart. Always had my back. Well I have your back Bret! We all do! Love you man & you will win, again! #BretHart

— Curtis Axel (@RealCurtisAxel) February 3, 2016

 

WWE extends its support to Bret and his family in his fight with prostate cancer.