In 2015, he was diagnosed with kidney cancer, but Lundgren kept it a secret while continuing to act. Years later, after metastases were found in his liver, the prognosis was grim. However, thanks to a change in therapy, remission was achieved, reports People.
In a recent message from the hospital, Lundgren talked about an upcoming lung ablation procedure aimed at destroying the remaining cancer cells.
Lundgren admitted that initially, doctors gave him only a few years, but thanks to timely treatment changes and persistence, the disease was overcome. Now the actor feels great and is grateful for every day he lives.
Zoomboola.com reminds us that the actor continued acting in films during his battle with cancer. Since 2015, he has appeared in almost dozens of films. Fans hope he will continue to delight them with new movies for many more years.
Dolph began his career in the mid-80s, participating in the film "A View to a Kill." Worldwide fame came to the Swede in 1985 after playing the antagonist Ivan Drago in the sports drama "Rocky IV." This role defined Lundgren's future career, establishing him as a tough action hero.
However, subsequent films, despite the actor's involvement, did not succeed with audiences and were panned by critics. The turning point was the sci-fi action film "Universal Soldier" (1992), which was loved by the public, even if it didn't impress reviewers.
Then followed a period of stagnation, interrupted in the early 2000s. In 2005, Lundgren debuted as a director with the film "The Defender." His return to the screen occurred in 2010 with "The Expendables," whose success led to sequels. Lundgren once again proved his demand in the action genre.
And last year, Dolph was invited to the large-scale film of the Marvel superhero universe, "Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom," where he played the role of King Nereus.
Read more about Dolph Lundgren's career, his path to success, personal life, and interesting facts in his biography.
