Jeff Bridges has been diagnosed with lymphoma. The Dude himself confirmed his illness on Twitter on Monday afternoon.
“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,” he shared. “I’m starting treatment and will keep you posted on my recovery.
Bridges, 70, wrote in a follow-up tweet that he’s received support from friends and family. The Big Lebowski star also urged his social media followers to vote in the upcoming election.
Lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphatic system. An estimated 8,480 people are diagnosed annually.
Bridges is currently is starring in the FX drama series The Old Man, which marks his return to the TV screen for the first time in 50 years. The show recently resumed production after...
“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,” he shared. “I’m starting treatment and will keep you posted on my recovery.
Bridges, 70, wrote in a follow-up tweet that he’s received support from friends and family. The Big Lebowski star also urged his social media followers to vote in the upcoming election.
Lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphatic system. An estimated 8,480 people are diagnosed annually.
Bridges is currently is starring in the FX drama series The Old Man, which marks his return to the TV screen for the first time in 50 years. The show recently resumed production after...
- 10/20/2020
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
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