'Harry Potter,' 'Elephant Man,' & 'Doctor Who' Actor Sir John Hurt Diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer

Sir John Hurt, known for his roles in countless movies including The Elephant Man, Alien, the Harry Potter franchise, and many more, has announced this week that he has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. The 75-year-old actor, who also starred in the iconic BBC series Doctor Who, has assured fans of his work that his diagnosis, which is in the early stages, won't hinder his acting schedule. We can expect more from Hurt during his treatment, and we're all hoping for the best! Read more on this news below.

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Hurt remains in good spirits despite the sad news, and has promised his fans that this diagnosis will not slow him down too much. He even cracked a joke in his official statement to the media (via The Hollywood Reporter).

"I have always been open about the way in which I conduct my life and in that spirit I would like to make a statement," the veteran actor announced in a statement released to the press this week, according to The Guardian. "I have recently been diagnosed with early stage pancreatic cancer. I am undergoing treatment and am more than optimistic about a satisfactory outcome, as indeed is the medical team. I am continuing to focus on my professional commitments and will shortly be recording Jeffrey Bernard Is Unwell (one of life's small ironies!) for BBC Radio 4."

Meanwhile, Hurt has always been a busy actor, most recently filming The History of Love with costars Gemma Arterton and Sir Derek Jacobi, and a new Tarzan reboot/remake with Samuel L Jackson and Margot Robbie (via The Telegraph).

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