The 82-year-old actor, well known for his role as Victor Newman in the iconic CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless, made the stunning disclosure over the weekend during a Facebook Live session.

Braeden revealed that while recovering from knee replacement surgery, he had problems with his prostate. High-grade cancer cells were identified near his bladder during a routine checkup with his doctor, leading to his diagnosis scussing his situation, even saying that he hoped his candor would motivate other older men to address their health.