Actor John Hurt has pancreatic cancer

[zwiebel]

British actor Sir John Hurt has been diagnosed with early-stage pancreatic cancer. He released a statement today and said he and his medical team are 'optimistice about the outcome'.

Sir John has enjoyed a successful career with notable roles including Quentin Crisp in The Naked Civil Servant, The Elephant Man and a recurring role in the Harry Potter films.

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Hurt is continuing to work and his next role will be as the real-life, hard-drinking London journalist Jeffrey Bernard - who had to undergo a leg amputation before his death - in the play 'Jeffrey Bernard is unwell'.

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[Queen Bee]

sending best wishes sir :heartbeat:

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