Tennis champ Pete Sampras has revealed that his spouse Bridgette Wilson has been identified with ovarian most cancers.

“As most have come to know, I’m a reasonably quiet and personal particular person,” learn a press release Sampras launched by way of the ATP. “Nonetheless, this previous yr has been an exceptionally difficult time for my household and I’ve determined to share what’s been happening. Final December, my spouse, Bridgette, was identified with ovarian most cancers. Since then, she has had main surgical procedure, pushed by way of chemotherapy and continues with focused upkeep remedy.”

Sampras went on to say that “it’s exhausting to look at somebody you like undergo a problem like this.” Nonetheless, the previous tennis star says that “Seeing our boys step up and be such sturdy supporters of Bridgette, myself and one another has been superb.

Wilson has starred in movies like Billy Madison (1995), Mortal Kombat (1995), I Know What You Did Final Summer time (1997) and The Marriage ceremony Planner (2001), simply to call a number of. The previous Miss Teen USA wed Sampras in 2000 and have two sons.

“Watching Bridgette proceed to be an unimaginable mother and spouse by way of all of it, has been inspiring. I’ve additionally realized that it is extremely exhausting to succeed in for assist when one thing is just too exhausting to speak about,” the assertion continued. “With that mentioned, I’ll finish this by humbly asking for good ideas and prayers for our household as Bridgette continues to thrive on her therapeutic journey.”