Sir Peter Leitch's son-in-law reveals details about his recent health scare that left him "battling" for his life

Over the weekend, Sir Peter Leitch - who is also known as the Mad Butcher - revealed he was recovering in hospital after "battling" for his life.

And now his son-in-law and owner of the Mad Butcher stores Michael Morton has revealed Leitch was now out of the intensive care unit and on the mend after heart surgery last week.

"He had heart surgery last Monday and had major complications with it, ended up having three surgeries," Morton said.

"Then he had some more complications that come with it. He come out of ICU a day ago but he's going all right."

"It's a stressful time for everybody but look, he's in very good care and everybody is pleased with how he is starting to progress."

Meanwhile, Warriors chief executive Cameron George said the club was wishing Warriors fanatic Leitch a speedy recovery.

"On behalf of our staff, players and fans we wish him a speedy recovery," he said.

"He is a massive part of our club and culture and we can't wait to have him back fighting fit again soon."

In 2010, Leitch announced he had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of bladder cancer. He was in remission in 2016.

In 2011, the diabetic was hospitalised with chest pains but he was discharged once doctors gave him the all clear.

"I just had a few days in there because I had a couple of chest pains, so I went in just to double-check that I'm okay. But it's all good," he told the Herald at the time.

"It's not pleasant, I can tell ya ... But the doctors said it's all sweet, so that's good."

He also underwent reconstructive knee surgery that year.

This article was first published on nzherald.co.nz and is republished here with permission.