how old was terry fox when he lost his leg June 27, 2026 • 1 min read TwitterFacebookWhatsAppLinkedInTelegramCopy Link Terry Fox was 18 years old when he lost his right leg to bone cancer (osteogenic sarcoma) in 1977. Written by Saravanabhava "Reading is a basic tool in the living of a good life." — This philosophy guides my writing and exploration of ideas.