Olympic legend Sir Chris Hoy announces terminal illness and shares heartbreaking talk with young children

The six-time Olympic champion revealed he has been given just two to four years to live

Olympic hero Sir Chris Hoy has shared the heartbreaking news that he has been diagnosed with terminal cancer. The cycling star, 48, sadly revealed that doctors have given him an estimated two to four years to live.

The six-time Olympic champion revealed in February that he was undergoing treatment for cancer. At the time he said he was 'optimistic' about his treatment.

Despite his diagnosis, the cycling legend continued to commentate for the BBC at this year's Paris Olympics. Sir Chris was diagnosed after he was suffering shoulder pain.

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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, courageous 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".