Hallmark star secretly battles throat cancer, says he's been on a 'long road' to recovery

The "Believe in Christmas" star shared a health update on social media as he posted a photo of himself hospitalized. 

"Last night was my first night out after my recovery from tonsil cancer. Has been a long road between these two pictures and the difference is from the love and support I received from my people in my life," Reardon, 49, wrote on Instagram earlier this week.

"My amazing partner for taking on our whole world to help me get better. My brave kids who inspired me. My Dad who took me for a walk everyday even when it was hard for me to get out of bed - and I'm sure hard for him to see his son in pain," he said in part.Reardon continued to show his gratitude towards his loved ones during his tumultuous journey, as he thanked his other family members and health care workers.

"Kindness is an under appreciated quality in people. We should never under value it. Celebrate it and distribute it as much as possible. It is free and life changing. Happy Holidays," Reardon concluded in his social media caption. 

Reardon shares three kids with his longtime wife, Meghan Ory. The two met on the 2006 show "Merlin's Apprentice." He made his Hallmark debut in the 2014 series "When Calls the Heart."