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Jeff Bridges Reveals Cancer Diagnosis, Says He’s Starting Treatment
IndieWire ^ | October 19, 2020 | Ryan Lattanzio

Posted on 10/19/2020 6:07:08 PM PDT by Ciaphas Cain

Jeff Bridges took to Twitter Monday evening to reveal he’s been diagnosed with lymphoma. In a nod to his iconic role in “The Big Lebowski,” the Academy Award-winning actor tweeted, “As the Dude would say.. New S**T has come to light. 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 on my recovery.”

Bridges, who last starred in 2018’s “Bad Times at the El Royale” and will next be seen starring in the FX on Hulu series “The Old Man,” also added, “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.” He then urged fans to head to Vote.org before signing off his message with “Love, Jeff.”

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KEYWORDS: cancer; jeffbridges
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To: Ciaphas Cain

Dare I say it? His Rooster Cogburn was superb, better than John Wayne’s. Unforgettable. I wish him all the best for a speedy recovery.


21 posted on 10/19/2020 6:25:14 PM PDT by AC86UT89
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To: princess leah
He played the bad guy in Iron Man 1

Gosh, I forgot about that. Thanks for reminding me.

22 posted on 10/19/2020 6:26:54 PM PDT by windsorknot
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To: Ciaphas Cain
Damn, Dude. Have a White Russian on me. I mean, the Dude, Rush, losing Neil Peart and Eddie Van Halen to cancer in 2020? COVID, BLM, Antifa, impeachment, Bidengate? Can this year suck any worse?

No, don't answer that.

23 posted on 10/19/2020 6:27:13 PM PDT by Viking2002 (When aliens fly past Earth, they probably lock their doors.)
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To: rlmorel
He's a liberal, like Jeff Daniels ( I always mix up their names).

AFAIK, Jeff Bridges isn't *obnoxious* about his liberalism.

Jeff Daniels *is* obnoxious about his liberalism.

I think that's how I can tell them apart.

Still love his work.

My favorite role was probably as "Lightfoot" in Thunderbolt and Lightfoot.

24 posted on 10/19/2020 6:28:52 PM PDT by boop (Obama KNEW all along what Biden was doing.)
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To: LeonardFMason

MARK IT ZERO!


25 posted on 10/19/2020 6:29:40 PM PDT by Dead Corpse (A Psalm in napalm...)
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To: rainee
"I’ve read he’s one of the good guys in Hollyweird".

I've heard that, too.

In his photography bio, he even talks about this.

He doesn't like actors who are a$$holes to everyone.

26 posted on 10/19/2020 6:32:12 PM PDT by boop (Obama KNEW all along what Biden was doing.)
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To: Ciaphas Cain

Bridges had a supporting role in the 2017 docudrama about Prescott wildland firefighters “Only the Brave.”


27 posted on 10/19/2020 6:35:07 PM PDT by CedarDave (NM's oil patch needs fracking; large signs here saying: "Vote Trump 2020. Your job depends on it.")
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To: Ciaphas Cain

I enjoyed Bridges in “Thunderbolt and Lightfoot” with Clint Eastwood, also his role as Wild Bill Hickok in “Wild Bill” and the remake of “True Grit.”


28 posted on 10/19/2020 6:36:23 PM PDT by Inyo-Mono
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To: Ciaphas Cain

Sorry to hear about his diagnosis. I will keep him in my prayers next to Rush and others I regularly pray for. Get well soon Jeff!!


29 posted on 10/19/2020 6:41:52 PM PDT by mass55th ("Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway." ~~ John Wayne)
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To: LeonardFMason

“John Goodman’s best role ever”

Until I saw the B. L. I really wasn’t sure what a nihilist was. Thanks to Goodman’s character I looked it up. The BL is an acquired taste, but a second look and it keeps getting better.


30 posted on 10/19/2020 6:45:38 PM PDT by DAC21 (S)
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To: LeonardFMason

Lebowski acquired taste

Indeed, never liked that movie and I like both Bridges and Goodman a lot.


31 posted on 10/19/2020 6:47:11 PM PDT by Jolla
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To: Ciaphas Cain

Prayers for his health and healing.


32 posted on 10/19/2020 6:47:52 PM PDT by fieldmarshaldj (Want Stalinazism More ? PLUGS-WHORE 2020 !)
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To: rightwingcrazy

Two of Lloyd Bridges’ son’s are actors: Beau Bridges and Jeff Bridges.

He had more children.


33 posted on 10/19/2020 6:51:14 PM PDT by BunnySlippers (I Love BULL MARKETS!)
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To: mass55th

“Sorry to hear about his diagnosis”

There are various types of lymphoma, many very treatable. My 61 year old best buddy just went through a round of lymphoma treatment and is in remission. I believe it was Hodgkin type which had more favorable outcomes.


34 posted on 10/19/2020 6:52:22 PM PDT by DAC21 (S)
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To: Ciaphas Cain; All

Jeff Bridges in a scene from “Wil Bill”:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZy7fW9IO0s


35 posted on 10/19/2020 6:52:47 PM PDT by Inyo-Mono
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To: Ciaphas Cain

Man that guy was old when I was a teenager.

How old is he?


36 posted on 10/19/2020 7:03:58 PM PDT by ChinaGotTheGoodsOnClinton
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To: DAC21
"I believe it was Hodgkin type which had more favorable outcomes."

I believe Dan Bongino's lymphoma is Hodgkin's.

37 posted on 10/19/2020 7:10:01 PM PDT by mass55th ("Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway." ~~ John Wayne)
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To: boop

If people keep their Leftist politics to themselves, I can enjoy them professionally. If they don’t, I can’t. Pretty simple for me.

Jeff Daniels is a jackass.


38 posted on 10/19/2020 7:10:16 PM PDT by rlmorel ("Leftism is the plaything of a society with too much time on its hands." - Candace Owens)
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To: ChinaGotTheGoodsOnClinton
Man that guy was old when I was a teenager.

How old is he?

He's 70.

39 posted on 10/19/2020 7:15:17 PM PDT by Inyo-Mono
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To: Rummyfan

A true character actor. And leading actor at the same time.


40 posted on 10/19/2020 7:16:50 PM PDT by Mariner (War Criminal #18)
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