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‘I get very emotional replying to them’ – Sir Chris Hoy’s messages from Murray, Beckham and rock star after cancer shock
He's written a book about the subject - and is set to embark on a charity bike ride
SIR CHRIS HOY admits he's been overwhelmed by the messages of support he's had since revealing that he has terminal cancer.
The Scottish Olympic cycling hero has given his first major TV interview since announcing two weeks ago that his prostate cancer was terminal.
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It will be aired on the BBC tonight and the 48-year-old has opened up on the response he's had since breaking the news.
In addition to the fact that there's been a remarkable EIGHT times increase in searches for prostate cancer symptoms, the Scot has revealed that he's had a phone call from Coldplay lead singer Chris Martin and inspirational voice notes from the likes of Andy Murray and David Beckham since making the revelation.
Hoy said: "It's very emotional replying to all the messages that come in. People you haven't spoken to since you were at school.
"Years and years. People from cycling.
"People you've worked with. David Beckham has messaged on Instagram.
"Chris Martin has phoned. Andy Murray sent me the most incredible voice note.
"What an amazing man Andy is, what a thoughtful kind gentleman.
"People talk about battels. But for me the biggest battle is between your ears."
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Emotional as it is to reply to his grown up friends, the hardest part was telling his kids Callum and Chloe, aged nine and six at the time.
It was also revealed recently that Hoy's wife Sarra is suffering from MS.
Olympic Legend Sir Chris Hoy Battles Terminal Cancer
Hoy said: "That was the first thought in my head.
"How on earth are we going to tell the kids? It's just this absolute horror, it is a waking nightmare, living nightmare.
"We just tried to be positive and tried to say do you know what, this is what we're doing and you can help because when I'm not feeling well, you can come and give me cuddles, you can be supportive, you can be happy, you can be kind to each other.
"I'm sure lots of families do it in different ways and I think there's no one right approach for anyone.
There's no one-size-fits-all, but for us I think that was the best way to do it."
Sir Chris Hoy
- Full Name: Sir Christopher Andrew Hoy
- Date of Birth: 23 March 1976
- Place of Birth: Edinburgh, Scotland
- Specialty: Track cycling, particularly in the sprint disciplines
- Olympic Achievements: Six Olympic gold medals and one silver, making him one of the most successful Olympic cyclists of all time
- World Championships: Eleven-time world champion in various track cycling events
- Commonwealth Games: Multiple medals, including gold, at the Commonwealth Games representing Scotland
- Honours: Knighted in 2009 for services to sport
- Retirement: Announced his retirement from competitive cycling in April 2013
- Post-Retirement: Active in motorsport, competing in events such as the 24 Hours of Le Mans
- Publications: Authored several books, including his autobiography "Chris Hoy: The Autobiography"
- Legacy: Hoy is considered a national hero in Britain for his contributions to cycling and his inspirational career, with the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome in Glasgow named in his honour.
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