Jeff Bridges Reveals Lymphoma Diagnosis

"Although it is a serious disease, I feel fortunate that I have a great team of doctors and the prognosis is good"

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BY Calum SlingerlandPublished Oct 20, 2020

Jeff Bridges has revealed that he has been diagnosed with lymphoma.

The American artist and actor shared the news on Twitter today, writing, "As the Dude would say.. New S**T has come to light."

"Although it is a serious disease, I feel fortunate that I have a great team of doctors and the prognosis is good," Bridges continued. "I'm starting treatment and will keep you posted on my recovery."

Bridges thanked fans and followers for their well-wishes, reminding them to go vote in the upcoming United States presidential election. You can find his posts below.

We wish Bridges a speedy recovery. Earlier this month, he launched two new signature six-strings with Breedlove Guitars, made from sustainably sourced tone woods. In 2015, Bridges released ambient album Sleeping Tapes.
 

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