Smith Hart has revealed on his official Facebook page that he has been moved into Hospice care to be more comfortable in final months of his life after revealing that he was diagnosed with stage IV terminal cancer at the end of 2016.

Smith, 68 is the oldest brother of the Hart family, which includes Bret and Owen. Below is what he posted:
 
"I am now more comfortable after being moved into Hospice care. I would like to end any strife or suffering I have been involved with over my life. To anyone and everyone, cherish the moments you have in this world. Do not waste your time with hate or anger. To anyone I have offended, mistreated or been at odds with, please accept my humblest of apologies. While I may not have always been everyone's cup of tea, I always did my best to be the person I was most inspired by, my father. I would also like to thank my dear friend Carl Leduc, for making the visit from Montreal to come see me. It meant the world and I really like the new phone."