‘Hacksaw’ Jim Duggan Undergoes Emergency Surgery, WWE Legend’s Family Ask For Prayers

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'Hacksaw' Jim Duggan endured another surgery on Friday; only this time it comes one day after he revealed that he was diagnosed with prostate cancer.The former WWE star, 67, laid out some of the details of the diagnosis and operation in an Instagram video that he shot alongside his wife of 32-years, Debra Duggan.And then the following day, on Friday, Debra took back to the social media platform to thank everyone for the thoughts and prayers, and share that 'Jim's surgery went as planned.' On the mend: The wife of 'Hacksaw' Jim Duggan revealed the former WWE star's surgery for prostate cancer 'went as planned'; she also thanked fans for their 'good vibes''Hi folks.

WWE legend ‘Hacksaw’ Jim Duggan has revealed he has prostate cancer and will undergo surgery on Friday.In a video clip alongside wife Debra, the Hall of Famer said he has known about the cancer for several months.He also said that he would be taking a break from social media after going under the knife.In the emotional clip, he said: “Hi folks. You know, Debra and I, we always share the good times with you, but today we got to share some bad times."I’ve been diagnosed with prostate cancer, and I’m having my surgery tomorrow."Actually, it’s been going on for a couple of months now, and Debra and I have been living with it and getting ready.

WWE Hall of Famer ‘Hacksaw’ Jim Duggan is undergoing emergency surgery in hospital.The wrestling legend's wife, Debra took to Facebook on Wednesday to share a photo of the 67-year-old asleep in a hospital bed.She wrote on his official page followed by more than 60,000 fans: "Back where we don't want to be. Please pray for Jim and his doctors as he has emergency surgery this morning.