Pete Sampras shares devastating family news
<p>Tennis icon Pete Sampras, who is known to keep his life private, has made a rare public statement about his wife's secret health battle.</p>
<p>Sampras released a statement through the ATP Tour to share that his Hollywood star wife Bridgette Wilson, has been secretly battling ovarian cancer since last December.</p>
<p>The fourteen-time Grand Slam champion asked for “good thoughts and prayers” as his wife continues to receive treatment. </p>
<p>“As most have come to know, I am a pretty quiet and private person,” the statement began. </p>
<p>“However, this past year has been an exceptionally challenging time for my family and I have decided to share what’s been going on. </p>
<p>"Last December, my wife, Bridgette, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Since then, she has had major surgery, pushed through chemotherapy and continues with targeted maintenance therapy.”</p>
<p>"It is hard to watch someone you love go through a challenge like this," he added. </p>
<p>He also added that he was grateful for his two sons Christian, 20, and Ryan, 18, for stepping up during these tough times. </p>
<p>“Seeing our boys step up and be such strong supporters of Bridgette, myself, and each other has been amazing,” he said. </p>
<p>“Watching Bridgette continue to be an incredible mom and wife through it all, has been inspiring. I have also learned that it is very hard to reach for support when something is simply too hard to talk about.</p>
<p>“With that said, I will end this by humbly asking for good thoughts and prayers for our family as Bridgette continues to thrive on her healing journey.”</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">A message from Pete 🙏 <a href="https://t.co/ZReXGOCUQs">pic.twitter.com/ZReXGOCUQs</a></p>
<p>— ATP Tour (@atptour) <a href="https://twitter.com/atptour/status/1718693248586166762?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 29, 2023</a></p></blockquote>
<p>Fellow tennis star Andy Murray responded to the post on X with his well wishes. </p>
<p>“All the best to your wife and your family Pete," he wrote. </p>
<p>Fans also shared their prayers and well wishes. </p>
<p>"Wishing his family all the best. Good health is the thing we must cherish the most. Thoughts and prayers as she heals," commented one fan. </p>
<p>"Pete, sending you and Bridgette the very best. Hoping for a full recovery. Knowing just how private you are, It was a gift for you to include us in your quest to see Bridgette well have a full recovery and receive support! Blessings to you both!" added another.</p>
<p>"Wishing her and their family all the best. Praying for a complete recovery," commented a third. </p>
<p>Wilson and Sampras have been married for 23 years. </p>
<p>Wilson is a former actress who is known for her appearances in shows like <em>Saved by the Bell, Murder, She Wrote, Frasier </em>and <em>CSI: Miami</em>.</p>
<p><em>Image: Getty</em></p>
