Jim 'JR' Ross diagnosed with colon cancer with WWE legend, 73, to undergo surgery within days |

15/05/2025 20:15 -

WWE legend Jim ‘JR’ Ross has been diagnosed with colon cancer.

The 73-year-old is set to undergo surgery.

GettyJim ‘JR’ Ross as been diagnosed with cancer[/caption]

He confirmed the news in a brief tweet, which read: Diagnosed this week with colon cancer.

“Surgery being scheduled in the next week or two. I appreciate your concern and support.”

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