Celebrities Living with Serious Medical Conditions

Hugh Jackman (Skin Cancer)

After being urged by his makeup artist and his wife to visit a specialist, Hugh Jackman discovered that he had a form of skin cancer called basal cell carcinoma on his nose. He underwent surgery in late November 2013 to remove the cancer and now urges fans to wear sunscreen and check for signs of cancer.

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February 26, 2014

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September 15, 2014