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health-and-wellness2 years ago

"Resilient Celebrities Defy Health Crises with Hope: Michael J. Fox, Jeff Bridges, and More"

Hollywood stars Michael J. Fox, Jeff Bridges, Sam Neill, and Shannen Doherty are sharing their inspirational journeys as they face major health crises. Despite their challenging conditions, these celebrities remain hopeful and offer a glimmer of hope to others. Michael J. Fox, who has battled Parkinson's disease for over three decades, focuses on staying optimistic and has dedicated himself to raising awareness and funding for research. Jeff Bridges, who was diagnosed with cancer, credits his wife for helping him through his near-fatal experience. Sam Neill, who has been battling aggressive cancer, assures fans that he is "alive and well" and not scared of dying. Shannen Doherty, who is fighting stage 4 breast cancer, remains positive and receives support from celebrity friends.

via Fox News|
#health-and-wellness#health-battles#jeff-bridges
health2 years ago

Sam Neill, 'Jurassic Park' Star, Fearlessly Battles Stage-Three Cancer

Actor Sam Neill, known for his role in Jurassic Park, has revealed that he is battling stage-three blood cancer. Neill underwent chemotherapy, which failed to work, but he is now being treated with an experimental drug that has put him in remission for the past 12 months. Despite the positive outcome, Neill acknowledges that the drug will eventually stop working. He expressed that he is not afraid of dying but would be annoyed because there are still things he wants to do. Neill has been documenting his journey in a memoir and finds writing to be a distraction and a reason to keep going.

via Daily Mail|
#blood-cancer#chemotherapy#experimental-drug
entertainment2 years ago

Sam Neill's heartbreaking revelation about Robin Williams' loneliness

Sam Neill, Robin Williams' co-star in the 1999 film Bicentennial Man, has revealed in his upcoming memoir that Williams was "the saddest person I ever met" despite his magnetic personality and comedic talent. Neill said he could sense the dark space inside Williams, who died by suicide in 2014 after years of depression. Neill's memoir also details his own battle with blood cancer, which he has since beaten.

via Daily Mail|
#depression#entertainment#memoir
entertainment2 years ago

Sam Neill's Close Calls and Hints for Jurassic World: Dominion.

Sam Neill, in his memoir "Did I Ever Tell You This?", revealed that the "Jurassic Park" cast almost died when a Category 4 hurricane struck Kauai while they were filming in September 1992. The cast and crew were herded into a ballroom a few hours before Hurricane Iniki hit, which destroyed more than 1,400 homes and caused more than $3 billion worth of damage. Despite the near brush with death, Neill, Laura Dern, and Jeff Goldblum went on to become "lifelong friends."

via Insider|
#chris-pratt#entertainment#filming
entertainment2 years ago

Sam Neill's Heartbreaking Memoir Reveals Robin Williams' Loneliness

Sam Neill, in his new memoir "Did I Ever Tell You This?", described Robin Williams as "gigantically funny" and "the saddest person I ever met." The two actors costarred in the 1999 sci-fi film "Bicentennial Man." Neill reminisced about his "great chats" with Williams in their trailers while filming. Williams died by suicide in August 2014 at age 63. Neill shared that Williams seemed "inconsolably solitary and deeply depressed" when the two knew each other. Experts recommend looking out for warning signs of suicide such as acts and threats of self-harm, and urge people who have suicidal thoughts to seek professional help and call or text 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, in the US.

via Insider|
#entertainment#memoir#mental-health
entertainment2 years ago

Sam Neill's Heartbreaking Memories of Robin Williams: Loneliness and Sadness

Sam Neill has described Robin Williams as both the “funniest” and “saddest person I’ve ever met”. Despite Williams being able to switch his funny side “on”, Neill could “sense the dark space inside” the Good Will Hunting star. Williams was also “the saddest person I ever met” who appeared to be “inconsolably solitary, and deeply depressed”. “He had fame, he was rich, people loved him, great kids – the world was his oyster,” Neil wrote. “And yet I felt more sorry for him than I can express. He was the loneliest man on a lonely planet.”

via The Independent|
#entertainment#memoir#mental-health
entertainment2 years ago

Sam Neill's Heartbreaking Memories of Robin Williams

Actor Sam Neill, co-star of Robin Williams in the 1999 film "Bicentennial Man," has described Williams as "the saddest person I ever met" in his new memoir. Despite Williams' success and happy family life, Neill observed that he was "inconsolably solitary and deeply depressed." Williams died by suicide in 2017 after struggling with depression, anxiety, and Lewy body dementia. Williams' children have since spoken publicly about their father's mental health struggles and supported the work of mental health nonprofits like Bring Change to Mind. If you or someone you know is struggling with depression or suicidal thoughts, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline offers free, round-the-clock support.

via The Mercury News|
#depression#entertainment#mental-health
entertainment2 years ago

Sam Neill's Heartbreaking Memories of Robin Williams: The Funniest Yet Saddest Person.

Sam Neill, in his new memoir, remembered his “Bicentennial Man” co-star Robin Williams as “irresistibly, outrageously, irrepressibly, gigantically funny,” yet also “the saddest person I ever met.” Williams seemed “inconsolably solitary and deeply depressed,” and used humor to self-medicate, Neill suggested. Williams died at age 63, soon after being misdiagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.

via HuffPost|
#comedy#entertainment#memoir
entertainment2 years ago

Sam Neill's Heartbreaking Memories of Robin Williams' Loneliness

Sam Neill, in his new memoir, recalls his Bicentennial Man co-star Robin Williams being "deeply depressed" and "inconsolably solitary" in 1999 despite being at the height of his career. Neill fondly remembered having "great chats" with Williams on set, but also sensed the "dark space inside" him. Williams was incorrectly diagnosed with Parkinson's disease before his 2014 suicide, but was actually suffering from Lewy body dementia. Neill wrote his memoir after being diagnosed with cancer last year, and it focuses on "life and love and laughter."

via Daily Mail|
#depression#entertainment#memoir
entertainment2 years ago

Sam Neill's Heartbreaking Reflections on Robin Williams' Loneliness

Sam Neill, in his new memoir, revealed that Robin Williams was "the saddest person I ever met" despite his fame, wealth, and success. Neill recounted their great chats and how Williams was able to work through his dark spots by pouring out funny stuff when the cameras were on. Williams died by suicide in 2014 and was later discovered to have Lewy body dementia.

via Yahoo Life|
#entertainment#friendship#memoir
health2 years ago

Sam Neill opens up about his battle with cancer.

Actor Sam Neill, known for his work in the "Jurassic Park" franchise, reveals in his new memoir that he battled stage III blood cancer, but is now cancer-free after undergoing chemotherapy. He is on a relatively new chemotherapy drug that he will take monthly for the rest of his life. Neill's representative confirmed that he is in remission and is currently back at work. His book, "Did I Ever Tell You This?" is set for release on Tuesday.

via KSL.com|
#cancer#chemotherapy#health
health2 years ago

Sam Neill's Cancer Battle: From Diagnosis to Remission

Actor Sam Neill revealed that he battled stage 3 non-Hodgkin's lymphoma while promoting "Jurassic World Dominion" last year. Neill is now in remission, but still receives chemotherapy. He has written a memoir about his illness and his 50-year career, titled "Did I Ever Tell You This?" Neill prefers to focus on the positives and living life to the fullest, saying "I'm not afraid of dying. What I don't want to do is to stop living, because I really enjoy living."

via CBS News|
#cancer#health#jurassic-world-dominion
entertainment2 years ago

'Jurassic Park' Star Sam Neill Battles Stage 3 Blood Cancer

Actor Sam Neill, best known for his roles in "Jurassic Park" and "Peaky Blinders," has assured fans that he is "alive and kicking" after news of his Stage 3 blood cancer diagnosis made headlines. Neill, 75, revealed that he has been in remission for eight months and is currently working on an upcoming television adaptation of Liane Moriarty's novel "Apples Never Fall." The news about his cancer emerged during publicity for his upcoming memoir titled "Did I Ever Tell You This?," due to be released Tuesday, which mentions his diagnosis.

via The Washington Post|
#cancer#entertainment#jurassic-park