Sir Chris Hoy announces terminal illness in heartbreaking update from Olympic hero

Six-time Olympic cycling champion Sir Chris Hoy has revealed he has been given between two and four years to live

Cycling Olympian Sir Chris Hoy has shared the heartbreaking news that he has been diagnosed with terminal cancer. The six times Olympic star, who is just 48, said that doctors have given him an estimated two to four years to live.

In February, Sir Chris revealed that he was undergoing treatment for cancer. At the time he said he was 'optimistic' about his treatment, and despite his diagnosis, he continued to commentate for the BBC at this summer's Olympic Games in Paris.

Sir Chris was diagnosed after suffering shoulder pain. Doctors discovered a tumour in his shoulder, and a subsequent scan revealed primary cancer in his prostate. The prostate cancer had spread to his bones, including his shoulder, pelvis, ribs and spine.

Speaking to the Sunday Times, brave Sir Chris said: "As unnatural as it feels, this is nature. You know, we were all born and we all die, and this is just part of the process. You remind yourself, aren't I lucky that there is medicine I can take that will fend this off for as long as possible."

The Team GB cycling icon is a father to two children, who are aged just seven and 10. Sir Chris revealed he had spoken to his children about his terminal illness.

He told the publication he had told his children that no-one lives for ever but he hopes to "be here for many, many more years".