X-Men actor Tyler Mane has announced he has been diagnosed with a 'super rare' form of breast cancer. The 59-year-old, best known for playing Sabretooth in the 2000 blockbuster, shared the news on Instagram on Monday.
Mane, a former professional wrestler, revealed that he initially wanted to keep the diagnosis secret. However, he credited his wife, Renae Geerlings, for encouraging him to seek treatment after doctors initially dismissed his symptoms. 'It was only because my wife pushed me to get the lump removed that I got in early,' he wrote.
Male breast cancer is rare, affecting about one in 755 men in their lifetime, according to Mane. He stressed the importance of early detection, noting that men are often diagnosed at advanced stages because the condition is not widely discussed. 'If caught early, it's very treatable,' he said.
In a video, Mane announced he was starting chemotherapy and shared a clip of himself in hospital, raising his middle finger and mouthing 'f*** cancer'. In a subsequent update after his second day of treatment, he thanked fans for their support and vowed to 'kick cancer's ass'.
Mane began his career as a professional wrestler before transitioning to acting. He also played Michael Myers in Rob Zombie's Halloween remakes and reprised his role as Sabretooth in 2024's Deadpool & Wolverine.
