The actor, who became famous as "Jeffrey Lebowski - The Dude" in the movie "Big Lebowski", informed his fans that he fell ill and started treatment • According to him - his condition is good and he is optimistic
Jeff Bridges in his role as The Dude in the movie "Big Lebowski"
Actor Jeff Bridges has announced that he has been diagnosed with lymph node cancer and is starting treatment.
The 70-year-old actor has starred in world-successful films, including Crazy Heart and True Grit, but will forever be remembered for his role as The Dude in the Cohen brothers' "Big Lebowski" film.
Bridges said he is starting treatment, and promised to update fans on his condition.
According to him, according to the diagnosis made for him, "the condition of the disease is currently good, and I am grateful for the support I receive."
Bridges added: "Although it is a serious illness, I feel lucky to have a great team of doctors and the diagnosis is that the tumor is in good condition. I am starting treatment and will update you on my recovery. I am grateful for the love and support of my family and friends. Thank you for the prayers and best wishes." .
He called on his fans to exercise their democratic right and vote for the presidency, "We are all in this together," he said.
Following Bridges' announcement, many players wished him well on Twitter.
Actress Patricia Arquette tweeted: "Sending you and your family love and medicine."
Comedian Cathy Griffin tweeted, "Jeff, I wish you would get everything you need and everything you want."
George Taki ("Star Trek") tweeted, "You're a warrior. You can beat it."
Jeff is a descendant of a Hollywood acting family: his father was actor Lloyd Bridges and his mother was actress Dorothy Bridges.
His career high was in 2010, when he won the Oscar and the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor for his performance as "Otis Black" in the film "Crazy Heart", but he became famous back in 1998 as "Jeffrey Lebowski" - The Dude in the film "Big Lebowski," in which he plays an aging hippie who stumbles with his friends into a bowling game into a mask of intrigue, after being mistakenly identified as another Jeffrey Lebowski.
The film became a cult film and is still popular today, decades after it was released.
Lymphoma is a cancerous growth in the lymphatic system.
Patients with the disease have a 92% chance of surviving 5 years or more - if diagnosed early.
