As of: February 29, 2024, 2:00 p.m
By: Juliane Gutmann
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McCanna Anthony Sinise died of a rare bone tumor at just 33 years old.
His father Gary Sinise's reaction moves many people to tears.
Cancer is one of the most common causes of death worldwide.
It is particularly tragic when a young person loses their life to the disease.
McCanna Anthony Sinise, nicknamed “Mac,” succumbed to a rare bone cancer called chordoma in early January 2024.
The young man is the son of actor Gary Sinise, who became known for his roles as “Lieutenant Dan” in the film “Forrest Gump” and as investigator Mac Taylor in the series “CSI: New York”.
“Even after one setback after another, he never stopped living.”
The 68-year-old also shares his pain online.
The grieving father dedicated a letter to his son on the Gary Sinise Foundation website.
In this he expresses his love for his son and his pride.
“We hope that our story can shed some light on a difficult time for us, because Mac truly was a light for all of us.
He was an incredible inspiration to all who knew and loved him, and he faced his struggles with grace, courage and love.
Even after one setback after another, he never stopped living and learning, creating, giving and loving,” said Gary Sinise on behalf of himself and the family.
I am so blessed, happy and proud to be his father.
Gary Sinise
Mac Sinise suffered from an aggressive form of chordoma.
The rare, malignant tumors are bone tumors and can occur along the entire spine.
Since the tumors are difficult to remove due to their anatomical location, the relapse rate in patients is rather high.
As the University Hospital of Bern further informs, local tumor relapses are very common, up to 85 percent.
It is said that up to 40 percent of patients have metastases.
Malignant cancerous tumors can also develop on the spine.
(Symbolic image) © Imago
Symptoms that can indicate chordoma
According to the Düsseldorf University Hospital, chordomas are extremely rare.
One in a million people is affected.
According to the clinic, typical complaints include:
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