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who died last week aged 76.Laurie, 74, discovered she had pancreatic cancer during the pandemic, and is now cancer-free following months of treatment.But the iconic “Margaritaville” hitmaker, who was diagnosed with a rare form of skin cancer called Merkel cell carcinoma, sadly lost his battle surrounded by his loved ones on Friday.Speaking about her beloved brother’s death, Laurie admits she’s “thunderstruck that Jimmy didn’t make it.”“Jimmy and I were diagnosed with cancer about the same time,” she told People. “It was four years ago and Jimmy was actually diagnosed first.

“Life’s Fragile Moments.”“My lovely dermatologist [was] the one who caught and operated on my mole skin cancer a few years ago, and literally saved my life,” he wrote as the caption of the post, which included several black-and-white photos before and after the operation.“Anyway, after having just finished GMA, I received a message from Dr Tess, with some urgency to return to Los Angeles, as I had two locations on my skin, shoulder and forearm, one of which was melanoma, that should be operated on asap!!” Lennon explained.“So instead of going home to put my Christmas tree up and happily finish the year off, relaxing at home, I flew directly back to Los Angeles, after all my work in New York was done, and went directly from LAX airport, to surgery.”Lennon shared that the operation was successful; however, he’s unsure if the biopsy results will arrive before Christmas.He thanked his doctors “for being able to coordinate this surgery at such short notice, but for once again, hopefully saving my life.”“One can never be too confident in circumstances like this, but we all believe that Dr Tim has saved the day… So fingers crossed for now.”Lennon encouraged his followers to get checked out.“It only takes a short while to do so, and you may just be saving your own life, at the end of the day,” he said, “so please, for the sake of yourself, your family and friends just go to your [doctor] and do what must be done,” he wrote.“I love life and I want to live for a very long time and this is one way, and a choice, that could determine your future.”In 2020, Lennon revealed he had a mole on his head removed after a biopsy showed it was cancerous.Earlier this week, photos circulated of Lennon and his brother, Sean, 49, hanging out at

an Instagram video on Monday.“Update on the biopsy I had. It came back with melanoma,” Chambers explained in the video. “I’m in Australia.

Sam Champion shocked viewers during a recent segment when he announced his cancer diagnosis live on-air. Champion discussed treatment he sought for an unusual mark on his face, which turned out to be nodular basal cell carcinoma, on “Good Morning America” Friday.“We started talking about it, and so many people were interested in it, we thought we’d continue the conversation,” Champion told Michael Strahan and fellow “GMA” hosts.“I hope that one day no one has to go through surgery to get rid of skin cancer, but, right now, we have to keep our eye on our skin, our hands on our skin, be very vigilant and notice any unusual spots, and if those spots start to change, immediately get care.” The morning show then showed footage of Champion’s surgery.

a TikTok video Friday evening, urging his followers to “please wear sunscreen” as summer approaches.“I’m going to be all good, everything’s going to be ok,” the Australian-born “Too Hot To Handle” star assured viewers.“If you’re a freckly little frog like me, go get a mole map and get your body checked, because you never know,” he said, adding that he had the cancerous spot on his shoulder for “a year or two” and “had no idea.”He added: “Go get your skin checked, wear your sunscreen and a be a little bit more responsible because that’s what I’ve got to do now, and it’s very scary.”His stark warning comes after Kim Kardashian flaunted a tanning booth in her office and an influx of Gen Z beauty chasers flock to the sun beds claiming they’d rather “die hot than live ugly.”While Jowsey did not disclose what kind of skin cancer he was diagnosed with — or what it could have been from — most skin cancers are caused by too much exposure to ultraviolet rays, which are emitted by the sun or in high concentrations inside tanning beds.According to the American Cancer Society, more than 100,600 people are expected to be diagnosed with melanoma, a type of skin cancer, in 2024, and 8,290 are estimated to succumb to the disease.While anyone is at risk of developing skin cancer, those with lighter complexions, skin that easily burns or freckles, people with a high number of moles, UV ray exposure, family or personal history of skin cancer and old age play a role.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say that sun safety is key to reduce the risk of all skin cancers — melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma or basal cell carcinoma — recommending protective measures like staying in the shade and wearing long sleeves, hats, sunglasses and

Richard Simmons has been diagnosed with skin cancer. The reclusive fitness guru revealed the news in a lengthy statement on Tuesday, two days after he posted a concerning message about ‘dying.’ “Mirror mirror on the wall what’s that blemish which is so small,” Simmons, 75, began in a lengthy Facebook status. “There was this strange looking bump under my right eye.

an Instagram post, sharing an image of herself with bandages on her forehead.Brinkley also shared graphic photos of the excision, as well as her stitches after the procedure.“The good news for me is we caught the basal cell Carcinoma early,” Brinkley captioned her post. “And I had great Doctors that removed the cancer and stitched me up to perfection like an haute couture Dior.”Basal cell carcinoma is “the most common form of skin cancer and the most frequently occurring form of all cancers,” according to the Skin Cancer Foundation, Brinkley said she was “lucky” to have caught the cancer early, explaining that she went along with her daughter to her appointment when the doctor noticed the mark near her eye.“The Doctor was looking at each freckle with a magnifying glass… it wasn’t my appointment so I wasn’t going to say anything but at the VERY end I asked if he could just look at a little tiny dot I could feel as I applied my foundation,” she shared.“He took a look and knew immediately it needed a biopsy! He did it then and there!”Brinkley, who was previously married to rocker Billy Joel from 1985 to 1994, urged fans to get regular check-ups and use SPF protection against the sun.“The good news for you is that all of this can be avoided by being diligent with your sun protection,” she wrote.

aggressive skin cancer diagnosis.The Duchess of York said she’s “grateful for the many messages of love and support” after announcing that she had been diagnosed with malignant melanoma less than a year after her breast cancer diagnosis.The mother of Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie took to Instagram Monday morning to share an update on her health, revealing that she is “taking time” for herself.“I have been taking some time to myself as I have been diagnosed with malignant melanoma, a form of skin cancer, my second cancer diagnosis within a year after I was diagnosed with breast cancer this summer and underwent a mastectomy and reconstructive surgery,” the 64-year-old wrote.“It was thanks to the great vigilance of my dermatologist that the melanoma was detected when it was.”“Naturally another cancer diagnosis has been a shock but I’m in good spirits and grateful for the many messages of love and support,” Fergie added.The ex-wife of scandal-scarred Prince Andrew stressed the importance of checking for new moles, and urged fans to “be diligent.”“I believe my experience underlines the importance of checking the size, shape, color, and texture and emergence of new moles that can be a sign of melanoma and urge anyone who is reading this to be diligent,” she went on.“I am resting with family at home now, feeling blessed to have their love and support.”Doctors are now working to establish whether it was caught early. The Duchess’ spokesperson told The Post on Sunday that the diagnosis was “distressing” but Fergie is in “high spirits.”Ferguson had a mastectomy in the summer of 2023 after being diagnosed with breast cancer.

breast cancer diagnosis. “Following her diagnosis with an early form of breast cancer this summer, Sarah, Duchess of York, has now been diagnosed with malignant melanoma,” the 64-year-old’s spokesperson told Express on Sunday.

tanning bed craze is one we probably shouldn’t relive.Much to the chagrin of dermatologists everywhere, beauty-obsessed Kim Kardashian showed off her in-office tanning bed during a humorous TikTok teaser for her forthcoming collection of cosmetics.“I’m Kim Kardashian, of course I have a tanning bed and a red light bed in my office,” the SKKN mogul says in the video, which has since racked up over 14 million views and features models of her private jet and her brain and a wall covered in her framed magazine covers.But the SKIMS founder’s tanning booth boast vexed dermatologists online, who reminded viewers that there is “no such thing as a safe tan.”Tanning beds have been linked to skin cancer in an overwhelming number of studies over the years. Specifically, it raises the risk of developing squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma, the two most common kinds, by 58% and 24% respectively, and increases the odds of melanoma by 47%.“Kim, no disrespect, but why do you have a tanning bed when your sister has had a history of melanoma herself?” board-certified dermatologist Dr.

TikTok and Instagram pages, where she collectively amassed over 340,000 followers. She also appeared on the Spanish reality TV dating show “Mujeres y Hombres y Viceversa.”Rite’s life took a turn four years ago, however, when the budding star was diagnosed with skin cancer after she went to the doctor to remove a birthmark, Euro reported. Despite the devastating news, the influencer continued to post prolifically, using her platforms to spread awareness about the insidious condition.In her final Instagram video on April 5, Rite addressed fans from her hospital bed.“Busy week, I was going to be treated on Tuesday but was finally admitted to hospital and treated on Friday,” she explained.

took to social media to remind fans to wear sunscreen after undergoing two biopsies for basal cell carcinoma.“I wanted you to hear it from me just in case someone sees me on the street or whatever,” Jackman, 54, who was wearing a bandage on his nose, said in the video posted Monday.He continued, “I’ve just had two biopsies done. I just went to my doctor … and she just saw little things, could be or could not be basal cell, in her opinion. She doesn’t know.”The “Greatest Showman” star assured his fans that he’ll find out about the results in two to three days and will let them know what he finds out.He made sure to note that basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is “the least dangerous” skin cancer.BCC is the most common form of skin cancer and the most frequently occurring form of all cancers, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation.

reassured fans on Tuesday, explaining that she had a “small bump” on her cheek tested; the growth was examined by two doctors, who advised her to have an “immediate operation” to remove the tumor.Kardashian noted that the suspicious blemish, which she originally mistook as a “zit” — until it lingered for about seven months — was considered “incredibly rare” for her age.“I’m grateful to share that Dr. Fischer was able to get everything,” Kardashian gushed. “Now we are onto the healing process,” she added.According to the Cleveland Clinic, melanoma only accounts for 1% of all skin cancers, but results in the most deaths if it’s not caught early on.