Top 10 Famous People Who Got Cancer
Walter Elias Disney (December 5, 1901 – December 15, 1966) was an American animator, film producer and entrepreneur. A pioneer of the American animation industry, he introduced several developments in the production of cartoons. As a film producer, he holds the record for most Academy Awards earned and nominations by an individual, having won 22 Oscars from 59 nominations. He was presented with... read more Creator of everything we know and loved about Disney - Diagnosed with lung cancer. Died in 1966 as a result of failing health conditions resulting from the cancer.
We wish the old Disney was back the new one sucks! Is this what he really wanted? Sitcoms,stereotypes,and generic movies?
Francine Joy Drescher is an American actress, comedian, writer and activist. She is best known for her role as Fran Fine in the hit TV series The Nanny, and for her nasal voice and thick New York accent. She survived from uterine cancer. She was diagnosed with uterine cancer on June 21st, 2000.
Fran also created the Cancer Schmancer Moment for people who have cancer.
Kylie Ann Minogue is an Australian-British singer and actress. She achieved recognition starring in the Australian soap opera Neighbours, where she played tomboy mechanic Charlene Robinson. Diagnosed with breast cancer. Underwent surgery to remove the tumour and has otherwised completed chemotherapy treatments. The cancer is in remission.
Robert Nesta "Bob" Marley was a Jamaican reggae singer, songwriter, musician, and guitarist who achieved international fame and acclaim. Diagnosed with Malignant melanoma on the right toe. Died of multiple metastasis to the brain, liver, lungs and stomach in 1981, 4 years after he was diagnosed and refused initial surgery to remove the toe.
He got cancer because was he smoking weed and getting high all the time
Lance Edward Armstrong is a former American professional road racing cyclist. At age 16, Armstrong began competing as a triathlete and was a national sprint-course triathlon champion in 1989 and 1990.
Ronald Wilson Reagan (1911-2004) was an American politician and actor who was 40th President of the United States from 1981 to 1989 . Prior to his presidency, he was the 33rd Governor of California from 1967 to 1975, following a career as a Hollywood actor and union leader until his death in 2004 Diagnosed with colon cancer in 1985 and basal cell carcinoma (skin cancer) on his nose in 1987. Both surgically removed and no recorded radiotherapy and chemotherapy was needed due to the early discovery.
Steven Paul Jobs (February 24, 1955 – October 5, 2011) was an American entrepreneur and business magnate. He was the chairman, chief executive officer (CEO), and a co-founder of Apple Inc., chairman and majority shareholder of Pixar, a member of The Walt Disney Company's board of directors following its acquisition of Pixar, and the founder, chairman, and CEO of NeXT. Jobs is widely recognized as... read more Diagnosed with a rare form of pancreatic cancer called islet cell neuroendocrine tumor in 2004. Underwent surgery without the need for radiotheraphy or chemotherapy. Cancer is currently in remission.
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela (18 July 1918 – 5 December 2013) was a South African anti-apartheid activist who served as the first president of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. He was the country's first black head of state and the first elected in a fully representative democratic election. His government focused on dismantling the legacy of apartheid by fostering racial reconciliation. Ideologically... read more Diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2001. Treated only with radiation therapy. Cancer is currently in remission.
Sigmund Freud was an Austrian neurologist and the father of psychoanalysis, a clinical method for treating psychopathology through dialogue between a patient and a psychoanalyst. Diagnosed with mouth cancer in the late 1930's. Underwent 30 operations to remove the tumors in his jaw. Died in 1939 at the personal request of being euthanized from morphine by his doctor and friend.
Terrance Stanley "Terry" Fox was a Canadian athlete, humanitarian, and cancer research activist. In 1980, with one leg having been amputated, he embarked on an east to west cross-Canada run to raise money and awareness for cancer research. Ran the Marathon of Hope, with an amputated leg, to raise funds for cancer research. Started out in Newfoundland, with the intention of running all the way to British Columbia, but, was forced to quit in Thunderbay Ontario, when cancer had returned & had spread into his lungs.
Thomas Matthew "Tom" DeLonge, Jr., is an American musician, singer, songwriter, record producer, entrepreneur, and film producer. He was born in Poway, California on December 13, 1975. When he was in high school at age 15, he got expelled for drinking at a basketball game. He also used to play the trumpet, but later played the electric guitar instead. He decided to form a band with Mark Hoppus and... read more Yeah, he talked about it in one of his interviews, he was one of the few survivors of this horrible disease many people die with. I am glad he did not die and he survived, I would be sad if he died.
He was about to die, thankfully, he got a treatment on time. Skin cancer is one of the deadliest cancers, it can kill someone very painfully. He had skin cancer on his breast.
Satoru Iwata was a Japanese game programmer and businessman who served as the fourth president and chief executive officer of Nintendo.
She had lung cancer, which resulted in her death on June 5th 2021. She was the queen of Italian TV & contributed to Italian entertainment. R.I.P. (1943-2021).
Delta Lea Goodrem is an Australian singer-songwriter and actress. Born and raised in Sydney, New South Wales, she enrolled in dancing, acting, singing and piano classes at a young age. Diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma on July 2003 at the age of 18. Underwent surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy as a full treatment and otherwise made a full recovery. The cancer is in remission.
Fred McFeely Rogers was an American television personality, musician, puppeteer, writer, producer, and Presbyterian minister.
Dame Olivia Newton-John was a British-Australian singer, songwriter and actress. She was a four-time Grammy award winner who had amassed five number-one and ten other Top Ten Billboard Hot 100 singles, and two number-one Billboard 200 solo albums. She died on August 8, 2022 of breast cancer in Santa Ynez, California.
Jane Fonda is an American actress, writer, political activist, former fashion model and fitness guru.
Kevin Conroy (November 30, 1955 - November 10, 2022) was an actor known for portraying the DC character Batman from Batman: the Animated Series & many more. He died on November 10, 2022, after a short battle with cancer.
Anthony Kewoa Johnson (born March 6, 1984; died November 13, 2022) was an American mixed martial artist who competed most recently in the light heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He was well known for his brutal knockout power and intimidating presence inside the octagon. Before his initial retirement, he was the No.1 ranked light heavyweight contender in official UFC rankings,... read more
Edward Lodewijk "Eddie" Van Halen (January 26, 1955 – October 6, 2020) was a Dutch-American musician, songwriter, producer, and inventor. He was best known as the lead guitarist, occasional keyboardist and co-founder of the hard rock band Van Halen.
Chadwick Aaron Boseman (November 29, 1976 - August 28, 2020) was an American actor born in Anderson, South Carolina. He was best known for playing T'Challa/Black Panther in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films. The Black Panther actor lost a 4 year battle to colon cancer. R.I.P. (1978-2022).