The actor confessed that he was “very close to dying” after contracting the virus
The actor Jeff Bridges (“Crazy Heart” and “The Big Lebowski”) revealed in an interview with the American magazine People (via Deadline) what it was like to deal with covid-19. According to the star, he was “very close to dying” after contracting the virus while undergoing chemotherapy for lymphoma.
“Covid made my cancer look like nothing“, said bridges. “I could barely roll over in bed without calling a nurse to help me with oxygen.“. The 72-year-old actor contracted the virus in January while working on the TV series “The Old Man” on the American channel FX.
“The doctors would tell me, ‘Jeff, you have to fight. You are not fighting.’ I was in surrender mode. I was ready to go. I was dancing with my mortality“, added bridges.
According to the actor’s wife, Susan Geston, it was not possible to know if he would survive. To the doctors, she asked: “Save his life. It doesn’t matter what you have to do“.
Currently recovered, the actor also has his cancer picture in remission. The series “The Old Man”, which paralyzed its production to allow bridges was subjected to intensive treatment against covid-19, is scheduled to premiere on June 16, in the United States.
Source: cinebuzz
Emily Miller is a voice to be reckoned with in the world of opinion journalism. As a writer for News Rebeat, she brings a unique and thought-provoking perspective to current events and political issues, delivering insightful and engaging commentary.