Michael Irvin announced on Sunday he is cancer-free after experiencing a scare in the previous weeks.
The NFL Hall of Famer and NFL Network analyst had asked for support last week after spending two days running tests for throat cancer in a Los Angeles hospital. He expressed his appreciation for the support he received while he awaited the diagnosis.
“Thank you God for continuing to answer Prayers and Thank you ALL for Praying. I spoke with Dr St John at UCLA Medical and she has informed me that all test have come back 100!% clean. NO CANCER!!!!!!” Irvin wrote on Instagram on Sunday. “It is impossible to express my family and my appreciation for the overwhelming out pour of love, support and prayers. I was on my threshing floor dealing with the stronghold of fear. You all covered and encourage me.”
He had been worried about his throat ever since losing his voice in November during the Dallas Cowboys’ win over the New Orleans Saints. The issue was particularly anxiety-inducing because his father died of throat cancer at 51 years old, Irvin explained in an Instagram post on March 27.
It’s terrific news for an incredible former player and an entertaining analyst.
