Celebrity Health Stories 2025: Lessons Learned
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* Barry Manilow: Diagnosed with prostate cancer, found early thru a PSA test. He also lives with atrial fibrillation (afib).
* Billy Joel: Diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH),a rare brain condition causing fluid buildup. He has stopped live performances due to this.
* Gene Hackman: Died from a combination of severe heart disease and advanced Alzheimer’s disease. His wife, Betsy Arakawa, died from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome.
* James Van Der Beek: Diagnosed with colorectal cancer at age 47, part of a growing trend of early-onset cases. He is undergoing treatment.
* Ozzy Osbourne: Died of a heart attack,with coronary artery disease and Parkinson’s disease listed as contributing factors. He had publicly discussed living with Parkinson’s for years.
