X-Men actor Tyler Mane, best known for playing Sabretooth in the hit series, has revealed he has been diagnosed with a super rare form of breast cancer. The Hollywood star is starting chemotherapy after the diagnosis, which he initially found embarrassing and wanted to keep secret.
Public Announcement
Alongside a video sharing his diagnosis, Mane wrote: 'Yep. I have breast cancer. And yep, it's super rare. Only 1% of breast cancers are men. I'll be honest, my first reaction was to keep it secret. I mean it's kind of embarrassing.' He explained that men are more likely to be diagnosed in advanced stages because the disease is not talked about or looked for in men. His doctors initially dismissed the lump, but his wife insisted he get it removed, allowing for early detection.
Raising Awareness
Mane urged others to talk about cancer and use his diagnosis to support those going through similar experiences. 'So let's start talking about it! 1 in 755 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime and if caught early, it's VERY treatable,' he wrote. He encouraged followers to spread the word: 'Like, Save, Share, Comment let's spread the word.' In another post, he stated: 'I have some bad news. I start chemo today. One in 750 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, and I'm one of them. Because it's rarely talked about, it's usually found at later stages and has worse outcomes. I want to change that. Come along for my journey to kick this thing in the a**. Send this to 10 of your friends and have them follow me because people need to hear this.'
Career Background
Before Hollywood, Tyler Mane was a wrestler under the name Big Sky in the 1980s and 1990s. He played Sabretooth in X-Men and reprised the role in the 2024 film Deadpool and Wolverine. He also starred as Michael Myers in Zombie's 2007 Halloween remake and its 2009 sequel, standing at 6 foot 8 inches, making him the tallest actor to portray the character.
Fans flooded the comment section with well-wishes, and Mane later thanked them for their support, saying it made him 'very emotional.'
