25+ Celebrities Who Survived Cancer
This list of celebrities who survived cancer is ranked by fame and popularity. Several famous actors, actresses, musicians, and athletes have battled cancer and survived. One famous comedian even documented his treatment for a television special.
Hugh Jackman is one of many celebrities who have had cancer. Jackman underwent two surgeries to remove skin cancer from his nose and the X-Men actor thinks that he will need many more. He says, “I’m realistic about the future and it’s more than likely that I’ll have at least one more but probably many more, which is not uncommon for an Aussie particularly from English stock growing up in Australia where I don’t remember ever being told to put sunscreen on.”
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Jeff Bridges revealed on Twitter on October 19, 2020, that he had 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 on my recovery,” he tweeted.
- Born: 12-04-1949
- Age: 76
- Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA
The Best Jeff Bridges Movies
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1The Big Lebowski684 Votes
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2True Grit503 Votes
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3Starman413 Votes
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4Crazy Heart392 Votes
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Hugh Jackman has undergone three surgeries to remove skin cancer from his nose within a year’s time. The X-Men actor thinks he will need many more treatments: “I’m realistic about the future and it’s more than likely that I’ll have at least one more but probably many more.”
He also said: “[This] is not uncommon for an Aussie, particularly from English stock growing up in Australia where I don’t remember ever being told to put sunscreen on.”
- Born: 10-12-1968
- Age: 57
- Birthplace: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
All Of Hugh Jackman’s Movies, Ranked
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1X-Men 2423 Votes
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2X-Men339 Votes
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3Logan399 Votes
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4X-Men: Days of Future Past374 Votes
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“Soak Up the Sun” singer Sheryl Crow is a breast cancer survivor.- Born: 02-11-1962
- Age: 64
- Birthplace: Kennett, Missouri, USA
The Best Sheryl Crow Albums of All Time
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1Sheryl Crow149 Votes
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2Tuesday Night Music Club107 Votes
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3The Globe Sessions128 Votes
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4C’mon, C’mon74 Votes
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Robert De Niro is a prostate cancer survivor.- Born: 08-17-1943
- Age: 82
- Birthplace: New York, New York, USA
The Best Robert De Niro Movies, Ranked
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1Goodfellas2,352 Votes
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2The Godfather Part II2,113 Votes
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3Taxi Driver2,064 Votes
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4Casino1,781 Votes
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Olivia Newton-John was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1992. She underwent treatment and is now an advocate for cancer research. Unfortunately, in 2017, Newton-John’s cancer returned.
- Born: 09-26-1948
- Age: Dec. at 73 (1948-2022)
- Birthplace: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, UK
The Best Movies With Olivia Newton-John
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1Grease260 Votes
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2Xanadu204 Votes
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3Two of a Kind137 Votes
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4Olivia Newton-John: Video Gold 185 Votes
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Kathy Bates is a two-time cancer survivor. She beat ovarian cancer in 2003 and breast cancer in 2012.
- Born: 06-28-1948
- Age: 77
- Birthplace: Memphis, Tennessee, USA
