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Washington Redskins offensive lineman Trent Williams revealed that he was diagnosed with cancer this offseason. Williams told reporters he had a growth removed from his skull over the summer, one that nearly killed him. “I almost lost my life,” he told the press. Williams failed a physical earlier this week due to not being able […]
Ayesha Harrison-Jex, the sister of NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal, died Thursday after a three-year battle with cancer. She was 40 years old. O’Neal’s Inside the NBA co-hosts announced the tragic news Thursday night, explaining why the Hall of Famer was absent from the broadcast. They then paid tribute to Harrison-Jex and expressed condolences to the O’Neal and […]
Alex Trebek, noting the “curves and unexpected events” of pancreatic cancer treatment, announced Tuesday that he’s undergoing additional chemotherapy. The beloved Jeopardy! host shared a video update in which he called previous assessments of his treatment needs “premature” and said doctors are currently re-examining the situation. “This summer, because I was making such good progress, we […]
Vernessa ‘Nessa’ Taylor, the mother of Miami rapper Trina, reportedly died Tuesday following a battle with cancer. She was 62. A representative for Trina confirmed the tragic news to TMZ, stating the family has requested privacy while they mourn their loss. “Thank you all for your kind words and condolences regarding Trina’s mother,” the representative told […]
Valerie Harper, a four time Emmy winner and a one time Golden Globe winner, has passed away following a battle with cancer, the Associated Press reports. She was 80. In 2013, Harper revealed that she was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer and given three months to live. Harper was known for her roles on The Mary Tyler Moore […]
Dem Franchize Boyz shared the heartbreaking news on their Instagram that Gerald Tiller, better known as Buddie, has passed away. POST CONTINUES BELOW While their two posts on Buddie’s passing didn’t reveal the cause of his death, Jermaine Dupri appeared to provide us with the answer with the #fuckcancer hashtag on an Instagram post where he used a line from the group’s hit song “Lean […]
Alex Trebek recently revealed that he’s fighting stage-four pancreatic cancer. And while he’s been able to soldier through the pain and discomfort of chemotherapy and continue taping Jeopardy!, it’s not without its difficulties. In a new interview with CBS News, the long-time host revealed that his pain occasionally got so bad that he cried on […]
The fundamental member of the iconic rap group Geto Boys Bushwick Bill has revealed that he’s battling stage 4 pancreatic cancer. On Tuesday, the rapper whose birth name is Richard Shaw explained to TMZ that he had an appointment in February to test a mass on his pancreas which was assumed to be benign. When the results returned, […]
Michael Irvin shared that he might have throat cancer in a somber post to his Instagram today. The Dallas Cowboys legend said that he lost his voice last season after a Cowboys win and became concerned when the problem persisted for months. Irvin shared that he lost his father to throat cancer when the latter […]
Alex Trebek has been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. The longtime Jeopardy! host shared the news in a video posted to the game show’s official YouTube. Though the survival rate for this form of cancer is relatively low, Trebek reassured audiences that he fully intends to beat the disease and continue with his hosting role. Alex […]
