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Teddi Mellencamp shared a candid Instagram Story revealing her real hair for the first time since cancer treatment, showing hair growing back after radiation for skin cancer that metastasized to her brain. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum has undergone brain surgery and multiple procedures, continues immunotherapy with about nine months of treatment left, and says she’s relearning to walk in heels.
Busy Philipps says she was diagnosed with a rare malignant brain tumor (grade 2 oligodendroglioma) after an MRI, underwent two brain surgeries, and, despite a post-op infection, is grateful to be alive and empowered by having information as she shares her story with People.
Beth Chamberlin, Panettiere’s Guiding Light co-star, says she believed the actress would overcome troubled times and rise to even greater heights, noting her extraordinary talent as a child and on‑set performer. Panettiere died at 36 in Greenville, South Carolina; preliminary autopsy found no trauma, and the death is under investigation with the DEA assisting. Chamberlin also recalls the special bond they shared, while Panettiere’s mother publicly questioned the influence of a toxic relationship in her daughter’s life.
Earth, Wind & Fire drummer John Paris was rushed to the hospital after a cardiac incident and placed in a medically induced coma, briefly waking to ask for his wife Kathy Merrick before being sedated again to stabilize. Supporters say he’s showing slight responses to music as doctors monitor his condition, and a GoFundMe has been set up to help cover medical expenses as friends and fellow musicians rally around Paris and his wife (Honey Cone founder Kathy Merrick).
74-year-old John Goodman looks noticeably thinner in a grocery-store photo with David DeLuise, highlighting his long-running weight-loss journey fueled by cutting sugar, regular workouts (including boxing and daily walks), quitting alcohol in 2007, and adopting a healthier Mediterranean-style eating plan.
Iconic singer Carly Simon, 83, revealed she has Parkinson's disease, describing daily variability and the emotional toll, including fatigue, anxiety and apathy; she has faced joint replacements and skin cancer removal while continuing to work and preparing a new album, Comes in Waves, set for release August 14.
Veteran actor Danny Glover, 79, reveals in a TODAY exclusive interview with Lester Holt that he has been living with Alzheimer's disease for several years. He says the diagnosis will bring changes, has strong family support, and hopes his disclosure helps reduce stigma around dementia; the piece also notes the importance of early detection and Glover's ongoing public engagement and activism.
Joe Manganiello reflects on a seven-year battle with autoimmune illnesses that attacked his skin, thyroid, eyes, lungs and digestive system, causing chronic pain and a life-saving organ amputation; discussed in connection with his upcoming memoir Bloodlines, he says the period was the darkest of his life and hopes his story offers hope to others facing illness.
Joe Manganiello says a seven-year cascade of autoimmune illnesses attacked his thyroid, digestive system, skin, lungs and eyes, culminating in a life-saving organ amputation. In his forthcoming memoir Bloodlines, he details unorthodox treatments, his search for answers, and the perspective gained from surviving the ordeal, including his current engagement to Caitlin OConnor after previously being married to Sofia Vergara.
Comedian Moshe Kasher revealed on Instagram that he was diagnosed with HPV-positive tonsil cancer, underwent throat surgery, and spent Father’s Day recovering. He noted that HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancer is common among men under 55 and that HPV causes a majority of such cancers in the U.S., adding that the HPV vaccine can prevent HPV infection and the resulting cancer.
Jeremy Clarkson disclosed on Clarkson’s Farm Season 5 that he has prostate cancer, describing it as aggressive but detected early after a May biopsy, and noting he will undergo surgery with treatment ongoing while continuing to document his journey on Prime Video.
Eleven-time Olympic medallist Simone Biles revealed on Instagram that she faced a sudden, life-threatening medical emergency and is resting at home with her inner circle. She posted photos showing hospital bands and a heart rate of 126 bpm; with husband Jonathan Owens away at NFL practice, she expressed gratitude to those who checked in and visited. Details of the exact diagnosis were not shared, but she said the scare changed her perspective and that she plans to share more about what happened in the future. Biles remains one of the sport’s most decorated athletes, following a strong Paris 2024 Olympic showing.
Tom Dumont, No Doubt’s guitarist, revealed an early-onset Parkinson’s diagnosis, calling it a daily struggle, but says he can still play guitar and is focusing on rehearsals for No Doubt’s Sphere shows, using his disclosure to raise awareness and reduce stigma.
In a New Yorker essay, Amanda Peet reveals she was diagnosed with early-stage, HER2-negative breast cancer last fall. She learned of the diagnosis during routine checkups as both of her parents were in hospice, with her father dying shortly after biopsy results. She underwent a lumpectomy and radiation (no chemotherapy or mastectomy) and had her first clean scan in January, all while navigating her mother’s final days and her own emotional journey.
Christina Applegate says she’s bedbound due to multiple sclerosis but still makes time for her 15-year-old daughter Sadie, sharing in a People magazine interview how she tries to take her to school and manages daily life, including a past August hospitalisation for pain as she candidly describes the ongoing battle.