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Andy Murray pauses interview as he cries over Chris Hoy’s cancer diagnosis

Andy Murray becomes emotional he discusses Chris Hoy’s cancer diagnosis
  • Andy Murray became visibly emotional when discussing Sir Chris Hoy's terminal cancer diagnosis in a new BBC documentary.
  • The Wimbledon champion's reaction is featured in 'Sir Chris Hoy: Cancer, Courage & Me'.
  • Sir Chris Hoy, a six-time Olympic cycling champion, first announced his prostate cancer diagnosis in February 2024.
  • In October 2024, Hoy shared that his diagnosis had become terminal.
  • Murray paused his interview to compose himself, describing Hoy as an 'all-round great person' and finding his approach to the illness inspiring.
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