Jeff Bridges
,
70-year-old
Oscar-winning actor for
Rebel Heart
in 2009, has revealed that he suffers from cancer.
"I have been diagnosed with lymphoma," he explained Monday night on his social networks.
“Although it is a serious disease, I feel fortunate to have a great team of doctors and the prognosis is good.
I am starting treatment and will keep you posted on my recovery. "
In a second tweet, the
Big Lebowski star
wrote: "I am deeply grateful for the love and support of my family and friends. Thank you for your prayers and good wishes. And, while I have them, remember to vote. Because we are all in this together. With love, Jeff. "
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
Lymphoma is cancer that begins in lymphocytes, white blood cells that are part of the body's immune system and are found in the lymph nodes, spleen, thymus, bone marrow, and other parts of the body.
Although Bridges did not specify what type of lymphoma he has been diagnosed with, the main subtypes of this cancer are Hodgkin's lymphoma and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Bridges stars in the upcoming FX TV series
The Old Man
, based on a self-titled book by writer Homas Perry about a retired CIA officer.
In a joint statement, FX, Touchstone Television, Hulu and FXP responded to the actor's diagnosis: “Our thoughts are with Jeff and his family during this challenging time and they have our love and support.
We wish you a complete and safe recovery.
And, as Jeff always says, 'we're all in this together.'
Jeff, we're all in this with you. "
Despite his old
hippy
appearance
,
what he likes most in life, apart from acting, music, photography and drawing, is being at home with his wife, Susan, whom he married in 1977 and with her. who has had three daughters.
"Family is very important," he stressed to EL PAÍS a few years ago.
“My father was an actor and my mother was an actress.
In a way, I became an actor because of that.
I am a product of nepotism.
But I'm also interested in other things, like music and photography, ”he explained.
"Yes, it is also possible that he chose to be an actor because it is better paid than photography or drawing comics."
About his wife, he said: "We are very different as people, and we celebrate it rather than make it tear us apart. I respect her wisdom, and I'm sure girls do too."
The couple, who married in 1977, are proud parents of three daughters: Isabelle, 39, Jessica, 37, and Hayley, 35, and grandparents to Grace, 9, and Ben, 5. The actor recently partnered with their daughter, Isabelle. , for a new children's book,
Daddy Daughter Day
, which she wrote and illustrated.
The book is about a father and daughter who go on a series of adventures and is based on the close bond Bridges has with his daughters.
Is Bridges a man interested in success?
He is clear about it: “That depends on what we understand by success.
If by succeeding we mean making money, it is one thing.
But perhaps the most important thing, success, is not money, but being able to change your life. "
