Tim McGraw leads tributes to Senator John McCain following cancer diagnosis

Country music star Tim Mcgraw has led tributes to beloved U.S. politician John Mccain following his brain cancer diagnosis.
The 80-year-old Arizona Senator, who once challenged Barack Obama for the U.S. presidency, underwent surgery to remove a blood clot last Friday (14Jul17), but tests revealed a cancerous brain tumor this week (beg17Jul17).
McGraw took to social media on Thursday (20Jul17) to share his best wishes and prayers.
Posting a black and white photo of his old friend as a young man the singer called the veteran legislator a “real good man”.
The U.S. Navy veteran and war hero also hit social media on Thursday to thank fans for their support.
“I greatly appreciate the outpouring of support – unfortunately for my sparring partners in Congress, I’ll be back soon, so stand-by! he tweeted.
McCain’s wife, Cindy, 63, has also shared a heartfelt post about her husband on Instagram, adding: “Thank all of you for the wonderful thoughts. @senjohnmccain is doing well. We as a family will face the next hurdle together. One thing I do know is he is the toughest person I know. He is my hero and I love him with all my heart.”
President Donald Trump and Obama also took to Twitter to offer their support, with the former leader calling the Senator “an American hero & one of the bravest fighters I’ve ever known”.