The Young and the Restless star Eric Braeden has cancer. The soap star took to his Facebook page to make the announcement that he began having symptoms while he was recuperating from his knee injury. This has prompted a lot of fans to wonder what this means for the actor and whether or not he will continue to play Victor Newman on the small screen. Keep reading below for everything you need to know.
The Young and the Restless Star Eric Braeden’s Shocking Health Diagnosis – Is He Quitting The Show?
Eric, who is often very honest with his fans, began his post by saying that he didn’t want to make it personal, but also wants to share his story in the hopes that he might help out his fans, too. The actor said that he experienced a lot of pain when he was working and often went to the hospital for frequent urination. After several tries with a few different doctors, he found out that he has cancer. And while he’s already had surgery to remove the cancer, unfortunately, Eric also found out that he had high-grade and low-grade cancer cells, too.
Eric put it this way, “So, that’s where I am right now. I’m a little under the weather, but not really much. I’ve learned, now, to listen to my body more and not go all out.”
But in typical Eric Braeden style, he said that he is going to continue to go to work, as that’s what makes him feel the best. He said, “I am still happy to be able to go to work. It distracts me. I love acting. I love knowing that I entertain people. And, yeah, I love your support. It means a lot.”
The Young and the Restless News: What’s Next For Eric Braeden?
As many The Young and the Restless fans can recall, Eric did say back in March that he had a malignant tumor removed from his bladder. We definitely wish Eric all the best in the hopes that he has a very speedy recovery.
We will definitely update you with all of the latest details about Eric’s health battle as they come in. Watch this space. That said, The Young and the Restless fans will simply have to tune in to find out what will happen next! There’s no doubt that we will be tuning in! In the meantime, let us know what you think by leaving us a line with your thoughts in our comments section below. The Young and the Restless airs weekdays on the CBS network. Check your local listings for times.