'Crazy Heart' actor Jeff Bridges reveals he has lymphoma
Acclaimed actor Jeff Bridges has been diagnosed with lymphoma. The 70-year-old, who won an Oscar for his performance in Crazy Heart, shared this news on Twitter recently, divulging little details about his medical condition. "The prognosis is good...I'm starting treatment and will keep you posted on my recovery," he said, while sharing the news in his trademark The Big Lebowski style. Here's more.
Bridges started his tweet in a cheeky tone
"As the Dude would say...New S**T has come to light," said Bridges, beginning his tweet with "the Dude," his famous character from The Big Lebowski. "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," he added.
"Although it is a serious disease, I have great doctors"
What is lymphoma?
Lymphoma is a type of cancer that attacks white blood cells, also called leukocytes, which take care of the body's immunity and fights all kinds of harmful microbes. Although lymphoma spreads fast enough depending on the conditions and attacks the liver, bone marrow and lungs acutely, it is treatable. The common symptoms of lymphoma are fever, appetite loss, itching and pain in lymph nodes.
The actor took this opportunity to ask people to vote
Treatments differ based on different stages of lymphoma. What may be considered as the only form of relief, "the prognosis is good," as told by Bridges. Good wishes soon started pouring in, in the form of tweets and comments. The actor then replied to his own tweet, thanking his family, friends and well-wishers for the support. "Please remember to go vote," he noted.
Bridges has passion for photography, painting, sculpture
Apart from his notable role in director-duo Joel and Ethan Cohen's classic crime comedy film The Big Lebowski, Bridges is also known for Thunderbolt and Lightfoot, The Fabulous Baker Boys, Jagged Edge and Iron Man, where he played Obadiah Stane/Iron Monger. He harbors other passions such as photography, painting, sculpture and is the national spokesperson for American non-profit campaign, No Kid Hungry.
