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Charles Kelley visits SiriusXM Studios on March 11, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee.
IN FOR A FIGHT

Grammy-Winning Group’s Singer Reveals Rare Diagnosis

The 45-year-old father of two revealed the diagnosis in an Instagram video.

Lauren Hartley

Chuck Varga via Instagram.
HEAVY METAL LEGEND

Grammy-Nominated Band’s Lead Singer Dies at 68

The vocalist had been battling cancer.

Lauren Hartley

Tyler Mane
'WE'RE DEALING WITH IT'

‘X-Men’ Star, 59, Reveals His Shocking Breast Cancer Battle

During the actor’s chemotherapy treatments, doctors made a shocking discovery.

Natalie Demaree

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - NOVEMBER 15:  Guitarist Chad Gilbert of New Found Glory performs at The Regency Ballroom on November 15, 2015 in San Francisco, California.  (Photo by Miikka Skaffari/FilmMagic)
BRAVE FIGHT

Rock Star Dies at 45 After Health Battle

The pop-punk guitarist and lyricist died in his sleep over the weekend.

Will Neal

Gillian Gilbert speaks onstage
STEPPING BACK

'80s Music Legend Reveals Heartbreaking Diagnosis

The pop icon has been forced to pull out of the band’s reunion tour.

Isabel van Brugen

Actress Crystal Lowe poses at the “Final Destination: Bloodlines” World Premiere on May 12, 2025, in Hollywood, California.
'BEAUTIFUL & BOLD'

Hallmark Star Poses for Portrait After Double Mastectomy

Photographer Karolina Turek called the actress a “force” and thanked her for her courage.

Natalie Demaree

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Jeremy Clarkson
'I'LL BE HAPPY'

‘Top Gear’ Host Gives Update After ‘Aggressive’ Cancer Fight

The television personality revealed his diagnosis in 2025.

Natalie Demaree

DENVER, COLORADO - JULY 06: Bruce Campbell attends the final day of the 2025 Fan Expo Denver at the Colorado Convention Center on July 06, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Thomas Cooper/Getty Images)
‘WHACK-A-MOLE LIFE’

‘Evil Dead’ Star, 68, Shares Heartbreaking Health Update

In March, the actor shared the news that he had been diagnosed with a “treatable” but not “curable” form of cancer.

Jennifer M. Wood

Parton performs at Glastonbury Festival in June 2014.
TO THE END

Dolly Parton’s Selfless Last-Minute Request Revealed

The country icon was committed to helping others, even at the end.

Dana Herrnstadt

The cast of 6 stars from season 6 of Dawson's Creek poses for a photo.
SHOCKING DISCOVERY

’90s Star Diagnosed With Rare Brain Tumour

The “Dawson’s Creek” and “Freaks and Geeks” star has shared details of her surgeries and the “weirdest six months” of her life.

Reagin von Lehe

Richard Lloyd.
ROCK AND RALLY

Rock Star, 74, Reveals Devastating Diagnosis

The musician’s bandmate says he is overwhelmed with medical expenses.

Lauren Hartley

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