'You are a warrior': Dwayne Johnson's sweet exchange with woman living with cancer

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson has shown his support for a woman living with cancer, telling her she is a 'warrior'.

The Hollywood star shared the heartwarming exchange on Twitter and his touching words have gone viral.

The former wrestler turned actor met Melissa Santos, 29, at the premiere of his new film, 'Black Adam', and was immediately struck by her positive attitude.

Santos, who has been living with stage 4 breast cancer for three years, told Johnson that she was a big fan of his work, and he responded by telling her that she was an inspiration to him.

"You are a warrior," Johnson told Santos. "You are an inspiration to me and to everyone who knows you. You are a fighter, and you are going to beat this."

Santos was so touched by Johnson's words that she shared the exchange on Twitter, where it quickly went viral.

"I am so grateful for the opportunity to have met Dwayne Johnson," Santos wrote. "He is such a kind and compassionate person, and his words really meant the world to me."

Johnson's message of support has been praised by many, who say it is a reminder that even celebrities can make a difference in the lives of ordinary people.

"This is what a real man looks like," one person tweeted. "Dwayne Johnson is a class act, and his words are a reminder that we are all in this together."

"Thank you, Dwayne Johnson, for sharing your platform to raise awareness for cancer," another person tweeted. "Your words are an inspiration to us all.