Famous Faces of Cancer
Who is your favorite celebrity who has faced cancer?
Whether they are in remission, still fighting, have passed on or are simply a huge supporter of funding a cure, I want to hear about who inspires you!
Whether they are in remission, still fighting, have passed on or are simply a huge supporter of funding a cure, I want to hear about who inspires you!
Contents at a Glance
Patrick Swayze
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- PATRICK SWAYZE HAS PANCREATIC CANCER
- March 5, 2008 -- "Dirty Dancing" tough guy Patrick Swayze has been diagnosed with a potentially terminal cancer and might only have weeks to live, the star's rep revealed yesterday.
- Patrick Swayze Diagnosed With Pancreatic Cancer
- "Dirty Dancing" star Patrick Swayze has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer - one of the most fatal forms of the disease - and is undergoing treatment, a representative for the actor said Wednesday in a written statement.
- Doctor 'Optimistic' About Patrick Swayze's Cancer
- Patrick Swayze, who starred in Dirty Dancing and Ghost, has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, his doctor says.
- Patrick Swayze's Cancer Battle
- Patrick Swayze, 55, has had an enviable life. The actor, dancer and former professional figure skater lives close to nature on ranches he owns in California and New Mexico, where he raises cattle and Arabian horses and maintains a wildlife preserve. He's been married for more than 30 years to Lisa Niemi, whom he met in dance class. And of course famous for his starring role in "Dirty Dancing" (1987) which became a cultural touchstone for a whole generation. Subsequent hits like "Ghost" with Demi Moore (1990) solidified his image as good-guy heart throb.
- Patrick Swayze has pancreatic cancer
- LOS ANGELES - Patrick Swayze's doctor is "optimistic" about his prognosis for battling pancreatic cancer, and the "Dirty Dancing" actor's upcoming cable pilot is still in contention to become a series.
- Patrick Swayze battling a deadly form of cancer - USATODAY.com
- Patrick Swayze, who glided across a big-screen dance floor to superstardom in 1987's Dirty Dancing and uttered the classic phrase Nobody puts Baby in a corner, has been diagnosed with a deadly cancer.
Katie Couric
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- A Message From Katie Couric
- Colorectal cancer is one of the most deadly forms of cancer in the U.S. Each year, it is estimated that more than 150,000 people will be diagnosed with and more than 50,000 people will die from the disease...
- Katie Couric reports on colorectal cancer
- Katie Couric continues to raise awareness of the cancer that took her husband's life.
As co-anchor of Today, Katie Couric keeps America informed every morning. Since colorectal cancer claimed the life of her husband, Jay Monahan, in 1998, Couric has dedicated her life to making sure people stay informed about this very preventable cancer.
Sir Bobby Robson
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- Bobby Robson
- Sir Robert William Robson, commonly known as Bobby Robson, is a former international football player and former manager of several European clubs and the England national football team. ... He has, since 1991, had recurrent medical problems with cancer, and in May 2007 revealed that he had cancerous nodules in his lungs; he vowed to "battle as I've always done" against the illness.
- Sir Bobby Robson In Fresh Cancer Fight
- Sky News - Former England football manager Sir Bobby Robson has revealed that he has been diagnosed with cancer for the fifth time. The 74-year-old has battled the disease on and off for the last 15 years, having undergone surgery four times.
- Sir Bobby Robson Cancer Trial And Research Centre Launched
- Sir Bobby Robson, who used to be manager of the England football team, has launched the Sir Bobby Robson Cancer Trial and Research Centre, a charitable foundation aimed at combating cancer.
Andreas Katsulas
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- Babylon 5's Katsulas Dies
- Andreas Katsulas, the character actor known to SF fans as G'Kar on Babylon 5 and a familiar face from Star Trek and other SF&F TV shows, died Feb. 13 of lung cancer in Los Angeles, his agent, Donna Massetti, confirmed to SCI FI Wire. He was 59.
Katsulas, a longtime resident of Los Angeles, played the Narn ambassador G'Kar for five years in the syndicated cult TV series Babylon 5, starting in 1993. He reprised the role in subsequent Babylon 5 telefilms. - Andreas Katsulas
- Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Andreas was a cross between apple pie and baklava, coming from a working-class Greek-American family. Attracted from early childhood to being on stage when at 4 his mother took him to see a community theater performance, he took theatre as an extra-curricular activity in high school.
Lance Armstrong
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- Lance Armstrong Foundation
- Livestrong.org
- About Us: Lance's Story
- The Lance Armstrong Foundation unites, inspires and empowers people affected by cancer.
Eva Cassidy
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- Eva Cassidy
- Eva Marie Cassidy (February 2, 1963 - November 2, 1996) was an American vocalist known for her interpretations of jazz, blues, folk, gospel, country and pop classics. She released her first album The Other Side, a set of duets with go-go musician Chuck Brown, in 1992 followed by a live solo album, Live at Blues Alley in 1996. Cassidy remained virtually unknown outside her native Washington, DC, when she died of melanoma in 1996.
Michael Landon
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- Michael Landon
- Michael Landon (October 31, 1936 - July 1, 1991) was an American actor, writer, director, and producer, who starred in three popular NBC TV series that spanned three decades. He is widely known for his roles as Little Joe Cartwright in Bonanza (1959-1973), Charles Ingalls in Little House on the Prairie (1974-1983), and Jonathan Smith in Highway To Heaven (1984-1989). Although his Bonanza co-star David Canary and youngest daughter Jennifer Landon have both won Emmys, Landon was never given the honor. Nonetheless, few prime time actors have been so prolific.
With thirty years of full-hour episodic acting, he surpasses the TV mileage of both James Arness and Lucille Ball. Landon produced, wrote, and directed many of his series' episodes, including his only short-lived production, Father Murphy, which starred his friend and "Little House" co-star Merlin Olsen. He also hosted the annual long-running coverage of the "Tournament of Roses Parade" with Kelly Lange, also on NBC.
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More nominees to be added:
* Olivia Newton John (kab)
* Melissa Etheridge (kab)
* Suzanne Somers (kab)
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