Famous actor Jeff Bridges, 70, has been diagnosed with lymphoma. The Oscar-winning actor announced this on Twitter on Monday night. In a characteristic reference to his character in the movie The Big Lebowski, Bridges announced that “new sh-t has come to light.”
The actor revealed that he has commenced treatment and that the prognosis of his condition is good. He promised to keep his fans updated on his journey to recovery. He even urged them to all go out and vote during the coming November 3 presidential elections.
“I have been diagnosed with lymphoma,” Bridges disclosed. “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. And, while I have you, please remember to go vote. Because we are all in this together.”
He expressed his appreciation to friends and family and thanked his many fans for their prayers and encouragement. Following the announcement, thousands of fans and corporate organizations took to Twitter to express their goodwill to the actor whose career spans four decades. Companies such as FX, Touchstone Television, Hulu, and FXP among others expressed their supports to Bridges, wishing him quick recovery.
Bridges have starred in movies such as The Big Lebowski, Hell or High Water, True Grit, Tron, Iron Man, Crazy Heart, Bad Times at the El Royale, and The Old Man among others. He has been nominated for over 100 industry awards; three times for the best actor award at the Academy Awards, and four times for best supporting actor at the Oscars. However, he won the Oscar in 2010 for his role in Crazy Heart.
Although Jeff Bridges did not elaborate on the type of lymphoma he is diagnosed with, but there are largely two types of lymphoma. The disease is a cancer of the lymphatic system – a body network comprising of the lymph nodes, spleen, thymus gland, and bone marrow. The lymphatic system protects the body against invasive diseases and other medical conditions. The two broad categories of lymphoma are Hodgkin’s lymphoma and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
Medical experts usually treat cancer with specialized drugs, chemotherapy, radiation, and sometimes, stem cell transplant.
Source: yahoo.com
