In a shocking news that has left the celebrities and the fans heart-broken was when Oscar-winning actor Jeff Bridges took to social media to share the news of his cancer diagnosis yesterday on October 20.
He tweeted, “As the Dude would say.. 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.”
The actor added, “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.”
For the unversed, Jeff is a seven-time Oscar nominee known for his roles in films such as Starman, True Grit, The Last Picture Show, first instalment of the Marvel franchise, Iron Man amongst others. He won an Academy Award in 2010 for Crazy Heart and was most recently nominated for playing a grizzled lawman in Hell or High Water. Wishing the legend a Godspeed recovery!