Posts Tagged ‘cancer’
JT of the City Girls explains why she blocked cancer-stricken fan (video)
JT of the City Girls received a lot of criticism last week on Twitter after she blocked one of her followers who allegedly has cancer. A fan named Shaddai posted under JT’s tweets: “Hey JT sorry to bother u I know I’ve said this b4 but I’m a big fan of Urs & I think…
Read MoreNBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar pens scathing essay about US health care system
NBA Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar participated in a series on social justice provided by WebMD and took the health care industry to task in an essay fittingly titled “Black Lives Matter.” In it, the all-time scoring leader shined a light on the glaring health inequities and unfair practices associated with large medical corporations and…
Read MoreHalle Berry describes ‘divine connection’ with ‘B.A.P.S.’ co-star Natalie Desselle Reid
Halle Berry said she was completely “heartbroken” when she learned Natalie Desselle Reid, who starred with her in the 1997 comedy B.A.P.S., passed away from colon cancer at 53. The shock of Desselle Reid’s transition on Sunday, Dec. 06, 2020, took Berry’s breath away and left her unable to put into words what she was…
Read More‘Eve’ and ‘B.A.P.S.’ star Natalie Desselle Reid has died at 53
Natalie Desselle Reid, a beloved comedic actress best known for her roles in the TV sitcom “Eve” and movies including B.A.P.S. and Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Big Happy Family, has died after succumbing to cancer. Desselle Reid was 53. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Dresselle Reid had been diagnosed with colon cancer earlier this year but did…
Read MoreAl Roker to return to ‘Today’ show after cancer surgery: ‘Things look good’
Television host Al Roker is almost ready to return to work only two weeks after surgery to remove cancer cells. According to the charismatic weatherman and his able medical team, his prognosis is clear as day. “I’m very fortunate,” said Roker, 66, according to USA Today. “I just went to the doctor yesterday, and they…
Read MoreKeke Wyatt remembers son’s terrifying cancer diagnosis and recovery (video)
R&B singer Keke Wyatt walks her fans back through the most horrific time in her life when she learned her son had cancer. The 38-year-old Indianapolis native Ke’Tara Shavon “Keke” Wyatt chose to reflect on that traumatizing time in her life in order for families to understand and discern the warning signs. The former “R&B…
Read MoreChadwick Boseman’s brother reveals he also battled cancer
The nation was shocked at the untimely passing of actor Chadwick Boseman. On Aug. 28, it was announced that the Howard University graduate had died at the age of 43. During his illustrious career, Boseman starred in films that included 42, Get On Up, Marshall, Black Panther, and Da 5 Bloods. Boseman reportedly died of…
Read MoreChadwick Boseman’s funeral arrangements announced
Chadwick Boseman’s inner circle has revealed the homegoing service plans for the iconic actor who left the world far too soon for his multitude of fans. The 43-year-old thespian great, who delivered remarkable portrayals of historical figures Thurgood Marshall, Jackie Robinson and James Brown onscreen before starring in the box office-busting Black Panther, succumbed after…
Read MoreChadwick Boseman was ‘in hard-core pain’ while filming last movie, camps says
Chadwick Boseman lived his life as if there was no tomorrow, which causes his fans and colleagues to shudder now because the acting great and humanitarian passed away on Friday, Aug. 28, 2020. But while Boseman was steadily compiling one of the most impressive acting portfolios in modern Hollywood history, he did so while in…
Read MoreLetitia Wright shares emotional tribute to ‘brother’ Chadwick Boseman (video)
Letitia Wright has written an emotional poem in tribute to her “brother” Chadwick Boseman. The 26-year-old actress — who played his on-screen sister in Marvel blockbuster Black Panther — has opened up following the tragic death of her late co-star, who passed away Friday, Aug. 28, 2020, at 43 after a long battle with cancer.…
Read MoreDenzel, Jordan Peele and other Hollywood stars pay tribute to Chadwick Boseman
Hollywood has paid tribute to Chadwick Boseman, following his death at the age of 43 after a secret four-year battle with colon cancer. The Black Panther actor passed away on Friday, Aug. 28, after a secret, four-year battle with colon cancer and Hollywood rushed to pay tribute to the late star. Marvel president Kevin Feige…
Read More‘Black Panther’ star Chadwick Boseman is dead at 43
Chadwick Boseman, the leading man of 2018’s record-breaking blockbuster film Black Panther, has passed away from cancer on Friday, Aug. 28, 2020. He was 43. Boseman succumbed after a four-year battle with colon cancer. “It is with immeasurable grief that we confirm the tragic passing of Chadwick Boseman. Chadwick was diagnosed with stage III colon…
Read MoreNikia Londy of Intriguing Hair helps women with hair loss regain confidence
For many women, hair loss is an uncontrollable and unmanageable problem that often leads to low self-esteem. When hair loss occurs, it can be caused by stress, illness and many other factors. As women try to determine the root of the problem, they usually explore many expensive treatments. Massachusetts-based hairstylist Nikia Londy knows all about…
Read MoreCancer survivor Lindsey Walker pens book about overcoming chronic illness
Lindsey Walker is a communications expert, author and cancer survivor. Walker’s career has been fueled by her love for connecting brands with consumers and the media. She is the founder of PR Mentality, LLC, Walker + Associates Media Group and PR Girls Do It Better. Despite her success, her world was turned upside down when…
Read MoreTerry Crews’ wife Rebecca reveals why she had a double mastectomy
Friday After Next star Terry Crews and his wife, singer Rebecca Crews, shared that she opted to have a double mastectomy to rid her body of cancer, according to published media accounts. Page Six is reporting that Rebecca Crews, 54, underwent a double mastectomy and major reconstructive surgery on March 3, 2020, with husband Terry…
Read MoreAdrienne Walker, Ph.D., aims to leave legacy as successful Black woman in STEM
Adrienne Walker, Ph.D., is a South Jersey native who studies cancer biology. Walker has worked for several medical communication companies as a medical writer and publication manager. As a medical affairs manager, she was responsible for the scientific agenda of international and domestic medical education programs. Over the past decade, she has worked in medical…
Read MoreIggy Azalea explains drastic measures she took after health scare
Iggy Azalea used Twitter to confess to taking extreme measures to reduce her risk of a health issue back in 2018. The 29-year-old rapper cut the moles off her stomach because she feared they were cancerous. Azalea shared on the social media platform: “I cut the moles off my tummy in case they were cancerous.…
Read More5th annual Timbuck2 Forever fundraiser has a few surprises
Timbuck2 Forever, the celebration and fundraiser for the Timothy Francis Jones Foundation, was held on Dec. 17, 2019, at The House of Blues in Chicago. DJ Timbuck2 died five years ago due to complications from cancer. He suffered silently and close to his family and friends. As he was coping with the illness he wrote…
Read MoreWhat Tina Turner thinks about milestone birthday
Tina Turner celebrates her milestone birthday on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019, and she is positive about getting older after suffering from ill health in recent years, including battling cancer and having a kidney transplant. The “Proud Mary” hitmaker says turning 80 is “a second chance at life.” She told the Daily Mirror newspaper: “I’m 80.…
Read MoreShaquille O’Neal’s sister Ayesha Harrison-Jex dies of cancer
NBA superstar Shaquille O’Neal’s sister, Ayesha Harrison-Jex, died of cancer on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019. Harrison-Jex, a 40-year-old mother and graduate of Florida A&M University, had been battling cancer for three years. The news of his sister’s passing was announced by O’Neal’s co-hosts on Thursday’s episode of “Inside the NBA” on TNT, the basketball analysis…
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