Frail-looking Randy Moss reveals he was battling cancer as he ends fan speculation about his health

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA: NFL legend Randy Moss recently revealed in an Instagram Live that he was battling cancer, ending weeks of fans' speculation about his health.

Ross took to Instagram on Friday, December 13, to share the heartbreaking news and told his followers he has been in hospital for the past six days while revealing the truth behind his health problems, according to Daily Mail.

Randy Moss reveals he was battling cancer

Randy Moss said in Instagram Live, "'I've told y'all over the last couple of weeks about me battling something internally, and ya boy is a cancer survivor."

In the later part of the video, he said, "I did have cancer, they found it in the bile duct, right between the pancreas and the liver, and the cancer was sitting right outside the bile duct."

He continued, "So my doctors went in, I had six hours' surgery, and for a lot of you guys wondering, you can Google it. I had a Whipple procedure. The best doctor in the United States, Dr [John] Martinie, I am forever grateful."

Moss also told his fans that he is "nursing his way back", as he revealed, "It's going to be a tough road with some chemo and some radiation."

However, it is unclear whether Moss is now cancer-free, or whether he is still receiving treatment in a bid to remove the cancerous cells from his body, as per the outlet. 

In the video, Moss also thanked many people for their support and said, "I just want to give a shout-out to a lot of people that really helped me pull through this. I've been in the hospital for six days, I just got out today, thank God."

He added, "So first and foremost I'd just like to thank God for blessing me and my family through this trying time, and me being able to come out of this surgery, and fight and battle the cancer."

He went on to name all of his doctors, as he said, "The best that Charlotte has to offer man, I appreciate it. Some of the best around the whole country."

Moss added, "Man, those prayer warriors. I felt all the prayers coming through, I really did. I was looking at my social media while I was in the hospital, but you prayer warriors, all my teammates, I seen everything you guys tweeted at me. I really felt that, my family felt that, and we are definitely grateful."

Internet prays for Randy Moss' 'speedy recovery'

Several internet users prayed for Randy Moss' speedy recovery after the NFL legend revealed on Instagram Live that he was battling cancer.

A user wrote on X, "Prayers for arguably the greatest receiver in NFL History. An icon, and I hope he has a speedy recovery," while another commented, "Prayers for Moss! Keep ya head up!"

A person also stated, "Glad he's doing better," whereas one mentioned, "PRAYING FOR YOU BUDDY. GOAT WR who should’ve won a ring."

A user also wrote, "Prayers for a speedy recovery God bless," and someone else commented, "All glory to God and wishing him a speedy recovery. One of the biggest fights and you won Congrats to you and hope all continues to be well." 

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