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Gary Sinise is opening up about his decision to put acting on pause and leave Hollywood behind while his family faced a series of health issues, including cancer diagnoses in both his son and wife. “My wife had been diagnosed with breast cancer. My son was diagnosed with this very rare cancer … within two…

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Dave Coulier, beloved for his role as the lovable Joey Gladstone on the iconic sitcom Full House, has been diagnosed with stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma, a type of cancer that has shaken the 65-year-old star’s world. The diagnosis came after Coulier experienced a sudden upper respiratory infection caused by swelling in his lymph nodes. In…

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James Van Der Beek, the beloved actor known for roles in Dawson’s Creek and Varsity Blues, has revealed he is battling colorectal cancer at the age of 47. In an exclusive statement to PEOPLE, Van Der Beek shared his journey, saying, “I have colorectal cancer. I’ve been privately dealing with this diagnosis and have been…

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Renowned pro surfer and Christian role model Bethany Hamilton has made a heartfelt plea for prayers and medical assistance after her 3-year-old nephew, Andrew, was found unconscious in a bathtub following a drowning incident. The toddler was discovered not breathing in shallow water on Friday night and was quickly airlifted to a hospital in Oahu,…

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NFL Hall of Famer Brett Favre, one of the greatest quarterbacks in football history, made a heart-wrenching announcement during a congressional hearing on Tuesday, revealing that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Favre, who has captivated sports fans for decades with his unmatched toughness and competitive spirit, is now stepping into a new challenge…

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