Appearing on the Today show Monday, the 59-year-old actor opened up to host Craig Melvin about receiving the diagnosis in September 2018.
But “right at the time of the pandemic” last year, Tyler explained to the outlet, the cancer “progressed” and spread throughout his body, affecting his spine, which led to paralysis of his lower body.
Tyler appeared virtually on the HBO Max Friends reunion special, which premiered last month.
“I wanted to be a part of that, and initially I was going to be on the stage, at least, with them, and be able to take part in all the festivities.
If it spreads beyond the prostate to the bones, which is most prevalent in my form, it can be a lot more difficult to deal with,” he said.