“Big Lebowski” star Jeff Bridges has revealed he’s been diagnosed with lymphoma, a form of cancer.
Making the announcement on Twitter Monday evening, the 70-year-old Oscar winner said he’s starting treatment and the “prognosis is good.” He went on to write, “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.”
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.
— Jeff Bridges (@TheJeffBridges) October 20, 2020
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
— Jeff Bridges (@TheJeffBridges) October 20, 2020
Bridges — whose 40-year career has included starring roles in films like “True Grit,” “The Jagged Edge,” “The Fisher King” and “Iron Man” — also encouraged fans to vote in the November 3rd election, writing, “We’re all in this together.”
keeping jeff bridges in our thoughts and prayers in these difficult times he is going through ❤💪 #staystrong pic.twitter.com/NEbbfFVMm3
— Dakota Johnson Fans (@LifeDJohnson) October 20, 2020
#JeffBridges is absolutely loved by every person who has ever crossed his path. In my heart I know he’ll beat this thing, Against All Odds. https://t.co/B1QlOwiBFJ
— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) October 20, 2020
What’s your favorite Jeff Bridges film? Do you think today’s cancer treatments will be viewed as archaic 20 years from now?
