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ABC7 News on Monday evening that the singer has battled kidney and liver cancer since 2016, and succumbed to the disease on the morning of Aug. 7.The star from Chicago, born Willie Perry Jr, created the “Cha Cha Slide” — originally dubbed “Casper Slide Pt.1” — in 1998 for his nephew, a personal trainer who intended to use the line dance song in his fitness class. The tune quickly spread throughout Chicago and, in 2000, he released a new version of the song, called “Casper Slide Pt.2,” under his stage name Mr.

died at the age of 70.“Paul Reubens was like no one else – a brilliant and original comedian who made kids and their parents laugh at the same time,” posted Jimmy Kimmel. “He never forgot a birthday and shared his genuine delight for silliness with everyone he met. My family and I will miss him.”“This is devastating.

revealing last summer that he had been fighting stomach cancer.Hundreds attended the native Oklahoman’s pop-up concerts Friday and Saturday night in Norman, where he lives, The Oklahoman reports. He performed at Hollywood Corners, a 1920s roadhouse and service station that he bought and converted into a deli, bar and music venue.Norman resident Joanna Hall, who attended Friday’s show, told the newspaper that Keith put on a great performance and was “very thankful for everybody who showed up.”“He seemed a little taken aback that that many people were there,” Hall said. “He was like, ‘This was supposed to be a secret.

stomach cancer battle.Keith’s representatives told Fox News Digital on Tuesday that he’s “feeling good” and they “are anticipating Toby will be on the road again soon” after more than a year hiatus from the stage.“All of this is good news,” his reps added.The “Red Solo Cup” singer told The Oklahoman earlier this month that he’s optimistic about his health, and said, “basically, everything is in a real positive trend.”He added, “You never know with cancer, so you have to prepare.”Keith thinks he has the schedule and stamina to perform again, too.“I’ve got more wind,” he told the outlet. “And I’m thinking about bringing the band in and setting up, playing two or three days somewhere just to see if I can get through two hours.”He added, “All I gotta do is see if I can get through two or three nights of work and get a little break in this chemo, and we’ll go back to work.”The “Should’ve Been A Cowboy” singer revealed a stomach cancer diagnosis nearly one year ago after secretly battling the disease for six months.“Last fall I was diagnosed with stomach cancer,” he wrote in June 2022.“I’ve spent the last 6 months receiving chemo, radiation and surgery.

recent episode of the “Allison Interviews” podcast, Brooklyn Sudano recalled details of her mother’s battle with lung cancer, which took the singer’s life in 2012.“My mother was extremely strong as a person. I think her decision not to share [her diagnosis] with the world was that she was a woman of faith, and she really believed that God was going to heal her,” the “My Wife and Kids” star, 42, told host Allison Kugel.Summer, who Sudano described as “one of the strongest people” she knew, maintained positivity and surrounded herself with people who shared the same energy.“When you’re in the public eye, you end up carrying a lot of people’s emotions for them,” Sudano continued of her “trooper” mom.

“The Drew Barrymore Show” that was shared last week.Cord banking entails storing the blood from the umbilical cord so it can be used later to treat diseases, with manystorage companies likening it to a “biological insurance policy” — just in case anything happens later in life that the precious cells are needed for.Stem cells collected from an umbilical cord — as opposed to bone marrow — are particularly useful, as they can work even if some of the proteins don’t match, meaning more people can use them, as well as benefit from a shorter processing time.According to Dr. Christine Sterling, an OB/GYN and spokesperson for stem storage company Cord Blood Registry (CBR) — which sponsored the segment on Barrymore’s show — the umbilical cord is a rich source of stem cells with the potential to act like a “body’s own personal repair kit.”However, both the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Medical Association say the potential benefits of storing umbilical cord blood as “insurance” are outweighed by the high cost of storing blood that may never be used. Initial collection and processing alone could cost up to $3,000, according to a 2022 Forbes story and, after that, annual storage fees could reach $1,300 — or more.

13-minute video announcement that he will be starting chemotherapy “very soon.” He’s not experiencing symptoms, but admitted to feeling “stressed.” “It seems likely that we caught mine early. I’m still waiting on a scan to sort of confirm that,” he shared. Green and his brother, “The Fault in Our Stars” author John Green, gained a following through their YouTube channel vlogbrothers, which they launched in 2007.

“In Depth With Graham Bensinger.” “But then they did a biopsy — and it was cancerous.”The Post reached out to Lundgren for comment.“The Expendables” actor grew emotional recalling his journey. He said after the initial tumor discovery he underwent scans every six months, then every year, which he said were “fine.”But in 2020, the “Aquaman” star began suffering what he thought was acid reflux.It turned out to be more tumors, including one that had developed on Lundgren’s liver. He was preparing to shoot a project in Alabama at the time.

facing legal woes in a copyright infringement trial over his 2014 hit “Thinking Out Loud.”The 32-year-old, who admitted he would be “done” if the trial doesn’t go his way, has also opened up about a “horrible month” that devastated him in February 2022.While still reeling from his wife Cherry’s cancer diagnosis, he was then shattered by the death of his best friend, British music entrepreneur Jamal Edwards, who helped launch his career.  “I don’t think I’ll ever get to February and be like, ‘This is a great month,’ ” says the “Shape of You” singer-songwriter in “Ed Sheeran: The Sum of It All,” a four-part Disney+ docuseries that premieres on Wednesday. “That was a horrible, horrible month.

died Monday, eerily predicted his own death.He previously revealed that he expected he would meet his maker at age 79. When Goodman passed this week after battling bone cancer, he was just three days shy of 79.“Bing Crosby had the right idea.

13-minute Facebook video.Braeden said a urologist discovered some “high-grade” cancerous cells while examining his bladder. He shared that he had been suffering prostate issues while recuperating from knee surgery.The Emmy-winning performer — who also appeared in “Titanic,” as John Jacob Astor IV, and the 2018 heist thriller “Den of Thieves” — said he has been able to continue acting on “Y&R” while undergoing six weeks of immunotherapy treatments.“I’m happy to be able to go to work,” he confessed.

TikTok and Instagram pages, where she collectively amassed over 340,000 followers. She also appeared on the Spanish reality TV dating show “Mujeres y Hombres y Viceversa.”Rite’s life took a turn four years ago, however, when the budding star was diagnosed with skin cancer after she went to the doctor to remove a birthmark, Euro reported. Despite the devastating news, the influencer continued to post prolifically, using her platforms to spread awareness about the insidious condition.In her final Instagram video on April 5, Rite addressed fans from her hospital bed.“Busy week, I was going to be treated on Tuesday but was finally admitted to hospital and treated on Friday,” she explained.

told Entertainment Tonight his father died Tuesday afternoon.“He’d been battling cancer for the past few months and we found out about it in January,” he added.His brother, Kevin Nale added that their dad’s life was “taken way too soon.”Keith, who hailed from Louisiana, was a contestant in two seasons of “Survivor” in 2015.He appeared on two versions of the show, including “Survivor: San Juan del Sur” and “Survivor: Cambodia” both of which aired that year.Wes appeared on “Survivor: San Juan del Sur” alongside his dad.Tributes poured in following the sad news of Keith’s death, with his former “Survivor: San Juan del Sur” co-star Kelley Wentworth tweeting, “Keith – a man with the purest heart, who brought humor into moments where it was needed most.“I’m grateful I had the opportunity to meet Keith & share memories together on the beaches of Nicaragua & Cambodia.”“My heart is with the entire Nale family. This is a devastating loss,” she added.“My condolences to the Big D, Wes, Austin and entire Nale family,” Keith’s other co-star Jeremy Collins wrote.

took to social media to remind fans to wear sunscreen after undergoing two biopsies for basal cell carcinoma.“I wanted you to hear it from me just in case someone sees me on the street or whatever,” Jackman, 54, who was wearing a bandage on his nose, said in the video posted Monday.He continued, “I’ve just had two biopsies done. I just went to my doctor … and she just saw little things, could be or could not be basal cell, in her opinion. She doesn’t know.”The “Greatest Showman” star assured his fans that he’ll find out about the results in two to three days and will let them know what he finds out.He made sure to note that basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is “the least dangerous” skin cancer.BCC is the most common form of skin cancer and the most frequently occurring form of all cancers, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation.

in a statement on Twitter. “We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of artist and musician, Ryuichi Sakamoto, on the 28th of March, 2023, he was 71 years old, read the company’s statement. “While undergoing treatment for cancer discovered in June 2020, Sakamoto continued to create works in his home studio whenever his health would allow.”“He lived with music until the very end.

confirmed to TMZ.Rene said his father was diagnosed in September after being a smoker for over 30 years.He said chemotherapy left holes in his dad’s lungs, prompting him to fly to Utah for emergency surgery.Unfortunately, medics told them there was nothing more they could do.“Today is a very sad day, and this is a very hard video for me to make, I’ve made this video many times already.

according to The Hollywood Reporter. “I am absolutely devastated to say that my eldest son Nick is critically ill,” the 74-year-old said in a statement.

“Did I Ever Tell You This?”The 75-year-old said he was soon diagnosed with angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma, undergoing chemotherapy until he switched to a new drug he expects to take every month for the rest of his life.“I am alive and well and I have been in remission for 8 months, which feels really good,” he said in a video shared on the platform Friday. “And I’m alive and kicking and I’m going to work.”A post shared by SamNeillTheProp (@samneilltheprop)Neill, who has been in remission for 8 months, said he’s diving back into onscreen work within days alongside Annette Bening in the limited series “Apples Never Fall.”“I’m very happy to be going back to work,” Neill told his 542,000 followers. “Let’s not worry too much about ‘all that’ because I’m fine.

“Did I Ever Tell You This?” The 75-year-old “Jurassic Park” star recalled experiencing swollen glands a year ago while doing press for “Jurassic World Dominion.”He said he was soon diagnosed with angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma, undergoing chemotherapy until he switched to a new drug he expects to take every month for the rest of his life.“The thing is, I’m crook. Possibly dying,” he writes in the first chapter of his book, which comes out Tuesday. “I may have to speed this up.”He said he never intended to write a memoir, but started doing so during treatment last year, as he realized it “was actually sort of giving me a reason to live.”“I found myself with … nothing to do,” Neill explained to the Guardian in an interview published Friday.“And I’m used to working.

told the Associated Press.“She was a very funny, amazing performer,” said Neal, sharing that it was always a “happy time to be around her.”Neal said while Tenuta claimed her birthdate as Nov. 7, 1965, she was really born in 1949.“She was old school so she would never tell her real age, but now that she’s gone we can tell her real age.”The two-time Grammy nominee toured with George Carlin as her career took off in the 1980s.

livestreamed.“It’s going to be a night of some favorites of mine from shows that I’ve been in, some Liza stuff, some Broadway stuff, a couple jazz tunes, some mashups,” Rodriguez said.

statement from off-Broadway’s MCC Theater, which he founded. “The MCC Theater community mourns the loss of our much loved and uniquely inspiring partner, colleague, and dear friend, Bob LuPone, who lived fearlessly and with great curiosity, good humor, a boundless passion for connection, and a whole lot of heart,” the statement continued.

his family said in a statement.“We have recently discovered that John has a cancerous growth,” the singer’s wife Jill Billman, and their two adult sons, Robert and James, said in the statement obtained by ABC. “He has been admitted to hospital this morning for surgery and ongoing treatment,” his loved ones added.Farnham, who is best known for his Aussie anthem “You’re the Voice,” also provided a statement to fans, saying that cancer is something “so many people face every single day.”“The one thing I know for sure is that we have the very best healthcare professionals in Victoria, and we can be grateful for that.

died Monday morning at her home in Southern California following a long battle with cancer. The 73-year-old was surrounded by loved ones, including her husband, John Easterling, and her daughter, Chloe Lattanzi. Her Australia-based niece, Tottie Goldmsith, tearfully told news program “A Current Affair” on Tuesday: “It’s not a shock — we’ve known how sick she’s been, especially in the last five days.”“It wasn’t just the cancer that got her; it was other complications, being in a hospital and with a very susceptible immune system,” she continued.

died Monday at the age of 73 — revealed the vow in a February 2021 interview with the A Life of Greatness podcast, speaking candidly about her religious convictions.“I remember I was pregnant with Chloe, and I was close to losing her,” Newton-John recalled about her 1985 pregnancy with her only child.“I went to bed and asked God to save her and, if he did, I would say the Lord’s Prayer every night for the rest of my life and so I have,” she declared. “I think prayer is very powerful.”Newton-John went on to welcome Chloe in January 1986 with her then-husband, Matt Lattanzi.

stage 4 cancer, the singer and actress sold off most of her massive real estate portfolio in order to invest more into her foundation and wellness center, The Post has learned. “Olivia loved helping people.

died at age 73 on Monday.The “Grease” actress and singer publicly battled breast cancer since 1992, enduring a partial mastectomy, nine months of chemotherapy and breast reconstruction.Newton-John — who became an advocate for breast cancer detection — was diagnosed again in 2013 but privately battled it, only revealing in 2018 that it had come back in 2017.The Australian actress announced she had been diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer that had metastasized to the base of her spine.The “Physical” singer opened up over the years about how she dealt with the treatments and managed her pain, including openly talking about using cannabis oil after being introduced to it by her husband, John Easterling.“I really believe the cannabis has made a huge difference,” she told “60 Minutes Australia” in 2019. “If I don’t take the drops, I can feel the pain, so I know it’s working.”“People have this vision from the ’60s of people just sitting around and getting stoned,” she told “Today” in 2017.

read on Dow’s Facebook account Wednesday afternoon.“We know that the world is collectively saddened by the loss of this incredible man. He gave so much to us all and was loved by so many. One fan said it best — ‘It is rare when there is a person who is so universally loved like Tony,’” the statement added.His son Christopher called it “a very sad day” in the announcement.“Although this is a very sad day, I have comfort and peace that he is in a better place.

reported by Deadline. Born in the city of Kumamoto on the Japanese island of Kyushu, Shimada landed her first TV role in the 1970 drama “Osanazuma.” Her other TV credits include “Kamen Rider,” “Karei-naru Ichizoku” and “Shiroi Kyoto.”In “Shōgun” — which was based on the James Clavelle novel — the actress portrayed Hosokawa Gracia, a real-life member of the aristocratic Akechi family.

announced the news of his passing on his official Facebook page Tuesday morning.“It is with an extremely heavy heart that we share with you the passing of our beloved Tony this morning,” the post read.“Tony was a beautiful soul — kind, compassionate, funny and humble. It was truly a joy to just be around him.