Olympic figure skater Scott Hamilton diagnosed with third brain tumor
Former figure skater Scott Hamilton has been diagnosed with a brain tumor for the third time, the former Olympic champion told People magazine.
The 58-year-old Hamilton, who won gold at the 1984 Sarajevo Winter Olympics, said he learned of the tumor after a routine check-up. He overcame testicular cancer in 1997 and battled two other brain tumors in 2004 and 2010.
“I have a unique hobby of collecting life-threatening illness,” the Stars on Ice co-founder told People. “It’s six years later, and it decided that it wanted an encore.”
He said he is currently weighing all treatment options.
After retiring as a skater, Hamilton provided commentary for skating telecasts and currently serves on the board of the directors for the Special Olympics. He has also become an advocate for cancer research and education. He founded the Scott Hamilton Cares Foundation to improve cancer patient support.
And he remains optimistic despite this latest diagnosis.
“I choose to truly — in everything that we do — celebrate life,” Hamilton said.
I've been blessed beyond my wildest imagination. Thank you @people for allowing me to share my perspective. https://t.co/nIufQ6903j
— Scott Hamilton (@ScottHamilton84) October 21, 2016
