MSNBC's 'Hardball' host Chris Matthews recovering from prostate cancer surgery
Fans of "Hardball" may have noticed that host Chris Matthews hasn't been in his usual position on air for the last few nights, and now they're finding out why.
On Monday night, Matthews' fill in, Steve Kornacki, shared that Matthews had undergone surgery for prostate cancer and is currently recovering.
"Before we go tonight, Chris hasn’t been here the last few nights and he wanted to let you know why,” Kornacki said. “Chris is recovering from prostate cancer surgery last week.”
Kornacki added that the procedure went well, but that Matthews would be out for a few more days to "get back into fighting shape."
"I know he’s looking forward to getting back very soon," Kornacki concluded.
Chris hasn't been here for the last few nights and we wanted to let you know why.
Chris is recovering from prostate cancer surgery last week. The procedure went well but he's taking a few days to get back into fighting shape. He's looking forward to getting back very soon. pic.twitter.com/3ofupU3HJy— Hardball (@hardball) October 15, 2019
The "Hardball" account tweeted the moment and fans of the show thanked Kornacki for letting them know where Matthews had been and wished the host a fast recovery.
Matthews was last seen on air Oct. 4. He has been hosting "Hardball" for 25 years.
MSNBC declined to comment.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: MNSBC 'Hardball': Chris Matthews had prostate cancer surgery
