"He is my real life superhero" - Sir Chris Hoy's wife pays heartwarming tribute to her husband

Sir Chris Hoy's wife hailed her husband as a 'real life superhero' after the Scots Olympic champion's shock terminal cancer diagnosis. The Olympic champion revealed his diagnosis predicts only few years left to live for the 48-years-old.

As if the fate wasn't already hard on Chris Hoy's family, his wife Sarrah was diagnosed with Multiple sclerosis last winter. Now, the charity ambassador and mum has addressed the public for the first time since the revelation and paid a sweet tribute to her doting husband Chris.

She wrote on Instagram: "Completely overwhelmed by your kind, thoughtful and helpful messages. Many people say they don’t know what to say - that’s ok, you don’t need to have the words - just taking the time to message has been like a soothing balm to the soul. Thank you."

"I’ve been told that men seeking advice about prostate cancer is up seven fold and that Chris’s story is likely to save countless lives. This takes my breath away."

Sarra, a former lawyer from Edinburgh, remains positive about life, despite the heart-wrenching circumstances. She concluded: "Life is wonderful. We are excited about the future. We have so many more adventures planned…. And I am so fortunate to get to do it all with Chris Hoy - the most incredible person I’ve ever met."

"Watching him on the BBC at the weekend was like watching a masterclass in strength of character, dignity and humility. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again - he truly is my real life superhero."