The well-known and award-winning actor of successful series has received a terrible sentence: “You have 8 months to live” the doctors tell him, but he doesn’t give up
The actor Michael Richardsfamous for his role as Cosmo Kramer in the TV series Seinfeld, revealed that he had received a terrible diagnosis from doctors: they had given him only eight months to live due to prostate cancer. In an interview to promote his upcoming memoir, Entrances and ExitsRichards recounted his battle for survival and his decision to remove his entire prostate.
The actor, who has a 9-year-old son, admitted that at first he thought about accepting the fate that had been proposed to him.
“I thought, well, this is my time. I’m ready to leave.”
But the love for his son made him change his mind and gave him the strength to raise his head and try.
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After consulting several doctors, Richards chose to undergo a surgery to remove the organ invaded by cancerous cells, in the hope of quickly containing the progress of the disease. Thanks to this courageous decision, the actor managed to overcome his health problems and move forward with his life, despite his immense difficulties.
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The actor said that beating the disease was his second biggest struggle after the one against racism, who derailed his career in 2006 after an unsuccessful stand-up comedy performance. The actor said he has kept a low profile in recent years following the scandalous episode in which he made unacceptable racist statements. Richards said he regretted those comments and reiterated that he had nothing against them coloured people.
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Today, six years after the unfortunate diagnosis, Michael Richards is grateful for having had a second chance and for being able to continue living his life. His courage in overcoming the evil of the century and his determination in overcoming adversity are a example of strength and resilience for all those facing similar misfortune.
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