American actor Jeff Bridges reveals he has lymphoma
American actor Jeff Bridges has revealed he has lymphoma and his prognosis is good.
The 70-year-old actor in a statement on social media broke news about his diagnosis , tweeting “New S**T has come to light”.
“I have been diagnosed with Lymphoma. Although it is a serious disease, I feel fortunate that I have a great team of doctors and the prognosis is good. I’m starting treatment and will keep you posted on my recovery”, he wrote.
As the Dude would say.. New S**T has come to light.
AdvertisementI have been diagnosed with Lymphoma. Although it is a serious disease, I feel fortunate that I have a great team of doctors and the prognosis is good.
I’m starting treatment and will keep you posted on my recovery.
— Jeff Bridges (@TheJeffBridges) October 20, 2020
He said he understands the disease is serious. Lymphoma is a type of cancer that begins in the lymphatic system, the body’s disease-fighting network that includes the lymph nodes, spleen, thymus gland and bone marrow.
The main types of lymphoma are Hodgkin’s lymphoma and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
Bridges expressed gratitude to his family, friends and medical team and promised to keep fans posted on his recovery.
In a second tweet he reminded Americans to “go vote”.
I’m profoundly grateful for the love and support from my family and friends.
Thank you for your prayers and well wishes. And, while I have you, please remember to go vote. Because we are all in this together. https://t.co/6sAU4MYixl
Love, Jeff
Advertisement— Jeff Bridges (@TheJeffBridges) October 20, 2020
Moreover, Jeff Bridges won Academy Award for Best Actor in 2010 for playing an alcoholic singer in the film Crazy Heart.
He is also known for his roles in The Last Picture Show, The Contender and Starman, as well as cult film The Big Lebowski in 1998, where he plays The Dude, a Los Angeles slacker.
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