John McCain Diagnosed With Brain Cancer Senator John McCain is facing a serious illness, but tackling it head-on. CNN reports that the 80-year-old politician has been diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumor known as a primary glioblastoma. The cancer was confirmed as he had a blood-clot removed from his brain last Friday. McCain is currently recovering from surgery in his Arizona home and considering treatment options, likely to include radiation and chemo. For the moment, he is reported to have good cognition, no seizures, and no pain associated with the tumor’s presence. Getty
On Tuesday, Gov. Jay Nixon held a press conference where he outlined preparations for the Darren Wilson grand jury verdict. Nixon told reporters, “Citizens should…
Sad news from the NBC community today as celebrated newsman Tom Brokaw revealed that he’s been diagnosed with bone marrow cancer. The 74-year-old Brokaw says he’s, “Optimistic about…
Bruce Willis is a fine actor and a great ex-husband. But he may be the world’s worst movie promoter. Conducting an interview this week with Magic 105.4 FM in London, the actor looked more disinterested than Chris Brown at a violence against women seminar, answering questions with one word and making it clear he’d rather be ANYwhere else. Willis is seated alongside Mary-Louise Parker for the Q&A, who recently said she may quit acting because people on the Internet are so mean. But perhaps she just wants to get as far away as possible from her Red 2 costar! Bruce Willis Sort of Promotes Red 2
The girl who alleged that Chris Brown assaulted her at a club is suing him. Despite earlier claims that she’s not out for money … she totally is. Deanna Gines wants $25,000 minimum , she says in court papers. Gines’ story is suspect at best. She claims he shoved her to the ground last month at Heat Ultra Lounge in Orange County, causing knee ligament damage. Chris denied the claim, as did the club owner, and photos showed her walking around fine on the “injured” leg. She also said she wanted an apology – that’s it. So much for that. Now Deanna’s unabashedly suing Brown as well as the nightclub for battery, assault, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Makes Rihanna’s Instagram dig at him seem tame.
George H.W. Bush is sporting a new look. For a very noble cause. The former President of the United States have shaven his head to in solidarity with a two-year-old Patrick, the son of a member of Bush’s security detail who has been diagnosed with Leukemia. Bush’s spokesman Jim McGrath Tweeted the following picture of the ex-Commander-in-Chief, who joined with members of his Secret Service team in making the supportive gesture: The 88-year old is mostly confined to a wheelchair these days. He was placed in intensive care in December and there was fear he would not survive the ordeal.
Tony Scott apparently had been diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer, preliminary reports have said. The Top Gun director died Sunday after jumping from a bridge in near Los Angeles. A source close to Scott, who also directed Days of Thunder and Crimson Tide told ABC News that the British-born filmmaker had the debilitating disease. Scott, 68, left several notes to loved ones in his car, according to the Associated Press. “I can confirm that Tony Scott has passed away. The family asks that their privacy is respected at this time,” Scott’s spokesman, Simon Halls, said in a statement, according to the AP. Scott’s body was found about 3pm Sunday. He had apparently jumped from the Vincent Thomas Bridge in the city’s harbor in San Pedro. Tony Scott was the younger brother of producer and director Ridley Scott. Their production company, Scott Free Productions produced CBS dramas NUMB3RS and The Good Wife . Prometheus was the latest to hail from their joint company. Fellow director Ron Howard tweeted Sunday: “No more Tony Scott movies. Tragic day.” Scott is survived by his wife Donna and their twin sons. [ Source: ABC News ]
Tony Scott apparently had been diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer, preliminary reports have said. The Top Gun director died Sunday after jumping from a bridge in near Los Angeles. A source close to Scott, who also directed Days of Thunder and Crimson Tide told ABC News that the British-born filmmaker had the debilitating disease. Scott, 68, left several notes to loved ones in his car, according to the Associated Press. “I can confirm that Tony Scott has passed away. The family asks that their privacy is respected at this time,” Scott’s spokesman, Simon Halls, said in a statement, according to the AP. Scott’s body was found about 3pm Sunday. He had apparently jumped from the Vincent Thomas Bridge in the city’s harbor in San Pedro. Tony Scott was the younger brother of producer and director Ridley Scott. Their production company, Scott Free Productions produced CBS dramas NUMB3RS and The Good Wife . Prometheus was the latest to hail from their joint company. Fellow director Ron Howard tweeted Sunday: “No more Tony Scott movies. Tragic day.” Scott is survived by his wife Donna and their twin sons. [ Source: ABC News ]
Ozzy’s son, 26, is ‘angry and frustrated’ about the diagnosis, which comes just weeks after birth of his daughter. By Gil Kaufman Jack Osbourne Photo: Former “Osbournes” star Jack Osbourne has revealed that he’s been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Osbourne, 26, discovered that he suffers from the central nervous system disease just two weeks after celebrating the birth of his daughter, Pearl Clementine, with fiancée Lisa Stelly . Osbourne told People magazine that the diagnosis shocked and angered him and has thrown him for a loop. “I was just angry and frustrated and kept thinking, ‘Why now?'” he told the magazine. “I’ve got a family and that’s what’s supposed to be the most important thing.” It’s unknown how the disease — which impacts the central nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord, causing problems with muscle control and strength as well as vision and balance — will impact Osbourne’s health. The results vary widely from patient-to-patient, which some suffering only minor health problems and others become seriously debilitated. Sister Kelly Osbourne tweeted about Jack on Sunday, writing, “Please support my brother @mrjacko in not only his bravery but honesty! I love you so much Jack & I’m so proud of you!” Jack, who has struggled with addiction in the past, kept a stiff upper lip , tweeting on Sunday that, “This is the best father’s day I’ve ever had! Hahaha.” He followed by thanking those who have reached out to him, writing, “Thank you all so much for the kind and inspirational words. It means a lot.” please support my brother @ mrjacko in not only his bravery but honesty! i love you so much jack & I’m so proud of you! people.com/people/article… — Kelly Osbourne (@MissKellyO) June 17, 2012 Mother Sharon Osbourne spoke to Britain’s Hello magazine, reportedly wondering if something she did may have contributed to her son’s illness. “I keep thinking, ‘what did I do wrong? What did I eat or drink when I was pregnant?’ I feel like it’s somehow my fault.” The mag also spoke to rock icon Ozzy, who wondered how his history of drug abuse didn’t catch up with him before his son. “If it was me, you’d think: ‘Ozzy had a reputation and it caught up with him,'” Ozzy said. “But Jack is such a good guy.” Jack said he’s trying to keep a positive attitude about the diagnosis and is treating the disease using a combination of drugs, holistic therapies and lifestyle changes.
