Dick Vitale announces he underwent surgery after 85-year-old ESPN legend revealed his cancer had returned

ESPN legend Dick Vitale underwent surgery Tuesday amid the 85-year-old's latest battle with cancer. 

The beloved college basketball announcer and retired coach revealed last week that his cancer had returned following a biopsy. 

Facing his fourth cancer battle in three years, Vitale had surgery this week to remove the cancerous Lymph node and surrounding ones, announcing he is recovering in hospital. 

'I’m in recovery after my surgery & the surgeon Dr Vosler removed the Lymph node that was cancerous & surrounding lymph nodes which he sent for a pathology report he stated & was pleased with what took place,' he posted to X, alongside a photo of him in a hospital bed giving a thumbs up to the camera. 

'Once again THANKS for all of your prayers,' he added alongside a trio of prayer hand emojis. 

In August of 2021, Vitale revealed he was treated for melanoma, and was diagnosed with lymphoma in October of that year.

In August of 2022 he decaled he was 'cancer free,' only to have doctors diagnose him with vocal cord cancer in July of 2023.

In December he said he was, once again, cancer free following six weeks of radiation.

More to follow.