Michael Flatley says he is ‘on the mend’ after cancer surgery

Flatley told his followers on Instagram: “Thank you to everyone around the world for your love and prayers.

Michael Flatley said he is ‘on the mend’ after cancer surgery (Brian Lawless/PA)

Michael Flatley has said he is “on the mend” after having surgery to treat his cancer.

The 64-year-old choreographer, best known for creating Irish dancing troupe Riverdance, added that he has been released from hospital.