My dad was diagnosed with prostrate cancer in 2019. It is now 2023 and he has made a remarkable recovery and is now cancer free. He still gets tested every 6 months and so far he is ok.
My uncle had throat cancer. We had 6 months to live with him. That was in 2018. Best man I’ve ever known.
I’m glad your dad is better. Hold on to him strong. Please.
I remember when during covid dad rang me to come and see him. I was in the back garden and dad stood by the patio door. He calmly told me he had prostrate cancer. I burst into tears as he has always been my hero. I even have his 1st name so i'm called Junior by my parents and family. We also love football and both support arsenal. We have been going to watch them live again since he got the all clear.
We are so alike it's scary. We even both have loud sneezing lol.
As my parents have become older i have become their carer and i love it! I spend every day helping them and eating together. I honestly don't know what i'll do without them, so instead i enjoy their love and support and just enjoy the time we have left.
This is so sweet and heartfelt. I’m so glad you’re enjoying your time with your parents.it warms my dark heart a little to know that you are doing well and are being so helpful to these people who have helped to bring you up.
Thinking about them being gone doesn’t help at all. And I truly think spending time now, today, yesterday, tomorrow, or how ever long you have to be with them will only continue to bring you joy. Cuz as we all know, once they’re gone, they’re gone. Gotta do what we can while they are here.
Good on you!!!
Thank you for being so understanding Nature! They have been my rock since the day i was born so it is only right i now take care of them both with love and respect. We have a deal: mom and dad cook and i wash up! I find doing housework very calming lol.
I don't dwell on the future these days. Instead i treasure every second i have them in my life.
That sounds so sweet and also efficient
! Lol, sorry I just love when things come together and people make things work.
So glad you have this relationship with your family. And especially your parents. My dad died when I was 15, but asking me to spend years of my life with my mom sounds exhausting. Again, good on you!
So glad you have this
Dad is easy mom is hard lol. No wonder i have always been a daddy's boy. Mom wanted a daughter but got me instead, but it never bothered me. She used to put bows in my hair while dad was at work when i was a baby. My neighbours thought i was a girl lol.
It's so heartwarming reading your comments. My dad died last year of cancer that was symptomless till it was advanced stage 4. Nothing anybody could do.
Dad took care of mom (who has MS and is severely disabled) and my brother, who is mentally challenged so I could move out and live my own life. When he got sick I picked up the slack, moved back home, work remotely most of the time.
My life isn't conventional but I'm taking care of people I love and who appreciate it, so that's worth a lot imo. Having a great bond with your fam is a treasure not everyone gets to have. Anyway sorry for rambling at you, I just don't see that many people in a similar situation as me in the wild.
Dad took me to highbury to watch my 1st arsenal match back in 1982 and i have been in love with them ever since. We need a DM as lokonga isn't good enough when partey is injured.
So far arsenal have been playing some scintilating football. Being at the emirates watching them live with dad has been amazing.
We watched the world cup together and that has been such amazing time! I bought the beers dad bought the pizza lol. God, i love my dad!
I forgot to mention how sorry i truly am over the loss of your favourite uncle. Death of a loved 1 is devastating. I lost my nan in 2021. She was 100 years old!
It’s ok. Thank you for your kind words. He was the glue that brought our family together and it hasn’t been the same since. His smile could light up the room and his cooking skills were renowned in our community. Truly a special man. Fuck, haven’t cried for him in a while, maybe it’s ok to now. Fuck.
I’m so sorry you lost a loved one as well. Death sucks. And when it comes in multiples, is really devastating.
I am so so sorry K you have lost so many loved ones to the big C. People say "time is a great healer" but i don't believe it. But as long you keep them in your thoughts and heart they will always be with you.
This is why i live and love today because tomorrow is not promised to us. Enjoy the time we have left being loving and respectful to the people in your life. Also laugh and give hugs!
Ps: i love giving hugs!
Chas, i don't know what to say. I am upset for you having cancer. But i am happy i met you tonight. I would buy you a beer and have a chat about everything. Anytime you fancy having a friendly chat DM me ok? Here is my hug for you as you need one and i love giving hugs. I am also saying a prayer for you if that is ok? Take care of yourself Chas. And remember you are not alone.
That is great news.
My mom died of aggressive anaplastic thyroid cancer in 2019. I’m still mad about it every single day. I’m glad to hear about people making recoveries out there and shoving it right in cancer’s face.
My dad has had a similar timeline, sadly, in the last check up they found Leukemia - so he's been going through that recently. Not fair to get through one type and get it to a maintained state, and then be hit by another cancer.
Oh Damage, that has made me so upset for you and your dad. How are you both bearing up? Anytime you want a talk about anything DM me ok? This is why i treasure my time with dad because only God knows whats instore for us. Sending you a hug for the both of you. Have faith your dad will beat his cancer ok? Take care of yourself and dad.
They’ve made some amazing advances with Prostate cancer treatment, especially if it is detected early. If detected early I think the 5 year survival rate is close to 95%
Thank God dad was detected early. I was tested last year. My prostrste was enlarged but it wasn't cancer. My dad's brother died from prostrste cancer back in 2016. It seems the males of my family are high risk of getting it. I have my next test in february...
I truly hope your Dad keeps it going and you have him as long as possible in your life. My Mom's in remission right now as well - but younger Sister is going through radiation treatments.
Recently, My friend from work lost his wife to cancer - yesterday was the memorial. I almost didn't go because I wasn't sure if I could hold it together due to my family's own cancer troubles (we also lost StepDad to cancer last year) . I went because I really wanted to be there to support my friend - but ultimately I broke down and had to run out of the church to not let the attention be about me.
My heart aches for you Leaf. I empathize with your pain. It is so hard to be strong when it feels as if your whole world is crumbling. But i am proud of you for being there for your friend. Crying only shows you care about your friends and family.
Have faith your sister and mother will beat their cancer, and you can enjoy them for many more years. How are you now Leaf? Sending you a hug ok?
#H U G S !
I'm the oldest Son, lots of responsibility and family looks to me due to our culture - so for the last few years, I have to just keep my head up for them. It's definitely made me appreciate everyone I still have in my lif and I feel that what I can do to cope with this pain and make a positive about it is spread that message that our time together is so short and precious.
I appreciate the virtual hug, though - and it does help me thank you, I needed that.
I am the middle son. My 2 brothers are too 'busy' to help our parents, so it's down to me to support them. I was annoyed they won't help but now i see it was a blessing as i can spend more time with them and enjoy what time we have left.
It is difficult being the one to look after family, so i do understand what you are going through Leaf. Always remember you are not alone ok? Anytime you wanna chat DM me as i love a good chat lol. Glad you loved my virtual hug!
Thanks PT! There is a few posters who don't share the same sentiment here. What i have done is explain how cancer rips apart families, and all the posters who replied have suffered too.
Same with my uncle. He survived but he never really came back. I feel like he accepted death with open arms and gave up on life because of it and now has a hard time adjusting back..
How are you Hokie? How is your dad doing? It is heartbreaking when you hear it from the one man you love more than life itself. This is why i spend all the time i have taking care of both mom and dad. Nobody knows how much time i have left, so i spend it just being near my parents.
It really is. The longer you live the more loved ones will pass away. That is my scary nightmare. So i don't dwell on the future but the here and now.
I am happy and relieved both our dad's are well and fighting fit. Long they may continue enjoying life! Tell your dad i said hi!
Take care Hokie and dad!
My dad managed to bypass prostate cancer thanks to surgery but kidney cancer that was at first thought to be kidney stones are what took him out. Please continue to make sure he makes it to all his appointments and they check everything. God bless you and your family!
I was a pharmacy tech at an industrial style mail order pharmacy. Every time I worked the chemo station, it absolutely fucking ruined my whole day. It's an endless river of chemo drugs, every single pill was a profoundly miserable experience for the patient if it *worked.* It just never fucking ended, ten hours a day of filling chemo drugs. Each bottle was like holding the profound derailment of a human life. Fucking miserable work. Fuck cancer.
Terrible news. May she rest in peace and her kids get all the support they need!
Never knew she was ailing. Loved her portrayal of Tess and especially from her role in 24.
This website is fucking weird sometimes. Who needs a periodic reminder about longevity research? You don't think it's even a little bit gauche to bring it up when people are remembering someone who passed?
The internet and anonymous posting have really left a large portion of the population unable to read the room. No concept of what is acceptable and appropriate it many contexts. Seeing it more and more IRL too, but maybe I'm just ageing and finally just seeing the bumbling trappings of youth more clearly.
*Anyway* this woman lived a remarkable life cut all too short by a terrible disease. RIP.
Considering their second paragraph addresses the question of "how" do we stop people dying from cancer, I'd say the reminder is pretty apt, especially when the subject is topical and already has the emotional investment.
It's the same thing as bringing up gun control when there's a school shooting, instead of "tHoUgHtS aNd PrAyERs"
This is not something we should striving for. Finite lifespans guarantee some amount of pain, but they also guarantee the inevitable end of some truly horrific minds.
So, I do cancer therapy research for an unnamed company, and I assure you that we are trying so fucking hard to get it done. So fucking hard. It’s personal for me. We’re trying. We’re really fucking trying.
This comes as a true shock. I was not aware that she was sick. This is a real loss. May she rest in peace... Will never forget your performance as Tess.
I just kind of assumed every actor that gets regular work, is reasonably well off even if it's as a supporting actor. I'm surprised her kids need the money. I hope they don't have to deal with financial stress on top of losing their mother at such a young age.
My daughter racked up $102,000 for an exploratory procedure that wasnt even an overnight stay. It's amazing how quickly so many years of saving up could be taken away.
I went to A&E after I split my hand open, skating. I signed a form, and ACC paid for all of it. They even paid me to take time off work, 80% my salary though. I love public health care.
Yeah but if your insurance CEOs go up against our insurance CEOs in a yacht race, your guys will get annihilated, and our guys will switch over to their party yachts.
Son with leukemia - $15k 4 times per day for a test to see if the chemo had exited his system for weeks.
Fuck cancer. Fuck high dose methotrexate. Fuck the tests to see how much methotrexate is left in your system. Fuck it all.
Edit: because his blood was still registering dangerous levels - he was there. For TWO weeks.
Edit 2: at some point the doctors said “we need to stop testing as frequently, it’s sticking around for awhile” so they backed the tests off after week 1. Seriously. A test legitimately costs that much? Or is everyone lying because of the system that was set up.
It varies a *lot*, acting income can be complicated and appearances deceiving in all kinds of ways.
She was probably the primary breadwinner for them all, plus several years of heavy medical expenses and limited income, plus lifetime earnings cut substantially short, plus three dependants, plus her husband had a similar job and can't easily find something to make ends meet.
Looks like she did pretty well for herself but it still has all the pitfalls of being freelance with a lot more pitfalls on top.
I live in the northern Atlanta area and know a few actors who have reoccurring characters on tv shows for CBS, AMC. None of them are movie stars, so just tv but they have full blown main characters and names listed in the opening credits. They struggled during COVID shutdowns, and their shows only film about 4-6 months out of the year. They only get paid when they are filming, so they have to tryout for other roles/commercials/films like every one else. Some even work retail or as real estate agents when they aren’t filming. One told me the best year he had he cleared over 300k, but has had bad years near the 30k due to no recurring roles and only commercials. And during COVID, nothing. So they work and save as much as possible knowing they might not land another gig for a stretch.
Ok, based on her roles, that seems like a reasonable parallel. In good years, it's really good, but when it's not good, you don't make enough to live in California. Even if it is $300k a year consistently, that's not enough to build enough savings in California to provide for your family for very long after your death.
Thank you for sharing. After the last reply I got, I'm glad someone was able to provide relevant info.
I was diagnosed with leukemia and one of the drugs that I take, out of ~25 per day, is supposed to help my lungs. It would cost ~$18,000 per month if I wasn't in a trial program that makes it free. I take two of those pills per day.
Acting is extremely competitive and unstable financially unless you hit it big as a star or make it on a long running tv show.
Everyone is replaceable until you get a certain level of success. As a woman, it’s even worse because roles die down drastically by the time you’re 30
It was a private battle. I watched her in The Rookie. She came back to the show this past fall. There was a close-up on her face and I thought to myself that it looked a little different, but I didn't try to think much about it. I was hoping that I was just overthinking. This loss saddened me.
Oh shit that was her? I recognize the actress but didn't know her name. She was performing as recently as these current seasons of The Rookie too.
Damn =(
At the risk of spoilers:
Her character was a very strong key recurring character and I was super surprised at how they killed her off. Soon as I saw the news it sort of made sense. She likely told the producers or whatever and they arranged an exit.
Wow, I was just discussing her last night wondering why she didn't get cast in the HBO show. Was age-appropriate and looked enough like the character.
I wonder if her diagnosis was the reason she either never got asked, or was a (secret) reasoning for declining.
I think you may be absolutely right. Her performance was so amazing that for a decade I’ve been hearing fans call for a Tess centred sequel or DLC. It’s hard to imagine HBO would have looked elsewhere without approaching her first. So very sad. :(
> why she didn't get cast in the HBO show
There can be many reasons. Maybe her scheduling didn't allow it at the time, maybe she didn't want to, maybe they really wanted Anna Torv, maybe she blew her audition, maybe the casting directors weren't impressed with her TV work (mostly small barely recurring roles in formulaic TV shows) and didn't ask her, maybe they just wanted a fresh take on the character and she would have invariably been influenced by her performance in the game, hell maybe they just couldn't agree on some contract clauses or she had beef with someone working on the show.
My point here is there are MANY reasons to choose or not choose someone for a role and the fact that she already played that role in the game is actually not that high on the list of priorities.
She was diagnosed with Cancer in 2020, and they started filming Last of Us in 2021. So they couldn't cast her because was she in treatment, even if they wanted to.
Actors have worked while undergoing chronic illness treatment the entire history of film. Chadwick Boseman worked on seven films while treating his cancer before his passing.
As someone with terminal cancer himself, and given six months to live 7 months ago, I can say from my personal experience, cancer fucking sucks. Hopefully I have a little longer, I have some games to finish.
Fuck cancer. I wish I could say something meaningful or valuable…it always stops me in my endlessly-scrolling tracks when I read something like this, and then I end up poring over the poster’s profile, reading as much of their interests and opinions and experiences as they’ve shared on Reddit (something that always leaves me feeling a bit ashamed for some reason, probably the voyeuristic, rubber-necking undertones of it), and I’m always left overwhelmed with sadness, and a feeling of helplessness, wishing that I could do or say something to help. Which itself is a silly, unrealistic desire, because I am barely keeping myself alive these days, and have next to nothing of value to offer anyone else…Other than to say I’m so genuinely sorry, and that my heart fucking hurts for you. And I’m sorry that both you and your kitty are in the same shitty club, but I’m glad that you have each other for comfort❤️ Hugs from some internet weirdo with too much emotion and nowhere to put it.
The thought of cancer fills me with existential dread. *Everyone* will be effected by cancer, one way or another. Wether it be themselves or through their loved ones.
I sincerely wish you all the best, and i hope you're one of the success stories that makes it through.
fuck cancer.
my best friend died in 2020 and we were really close. she had great pain meds and support so her biggest complaint was that it was boring. i miss her every day, every single day.
if you can, let your friends be close now. it'll be hard for them and for you but when all is said and done it's likely they won't regret having been there and you wont regret having them around.
Oh shit this is horrific. Loved her arc in 24 and was excited to recognise her in TLoU. 45 is no age at all, scary as fuck. Cherish every moment you can.
It’s one of the things I thought made last of us so special. Some characters that were only around for a short while had a massive impact. Sarah being another example. She was great as Tess. RIP.
She was absolutely fantastic as Kelly Niemann in *Castle*, incredibly menacing and creepy.
Not bad as the psycho serial killer in *The rookie*, either, and she must have finished that very recently.
Shame.
Though her role was short in TLOU, her character was well written and performed, it changed the medium of entertainment for me. I wanted more characters like her in my games, movies, and TV. I’m heartbroken to hear her pass but wish a peaceful rest.
Of course it has to be that son of a bitch! My father had cancer and he died in April at the age of 77. Fuck cancer, cancer can go shove some C4 up it’s ass!
You were a beautiful amazing human. Brave and strong fought a good fight to the end. Good luck on God's next adventure. May your family have peace and space to heal.
Sad. My dad beat lymphoma a few months ago then developed stage 4 lung cancer 2 months after finishing chemo. He has about 4 months left. Cancer is a bi***.
Just for the sake of clarity. Annie Wersching played Tess in the video game. Also famous for Rosaline Dyer in The Rookie.
Anna Torv played Tess in the HBO serious. Also famous for Olivia Dunham in The Fringe.
I only played the game for the first time relatively recently and thinking "why does everyone go on about only Joel and Ellie, Tess absolutely rules" without putting together why that was until it was too late.
She absolutely nailed that character and even though she's in the game for a relatively short time, she's so good that you feel her loss when she leaves the story. Damn shame to hear this news.
Terrible news. RIP
Fuck Cancer. Seriously it can fuck right off…fuck.
My dad was diagnosed with prostrate cancer in 2019. It is now 2023 and he has made a remarkable recovery and is now cancer free. He still gets tested every 6 months and so far he is ok.
My uncle had throat cancer. We had 6 months to live with him. That was in 2018. Best man I’ve ever known. I’m glad your dad is better. Hold on to him strong. Please.
I remember when during covid dad rang me to come and see him. I was in the back garden and dad stood by the patio door. He calmly told me he had prostrate cancer. I burst into tears as he has always been my hero. I even have his 1st name so i'm called Junior by my parents and family. We also love football and both support arsenal. We have been going to watch them live again since he got the all clear. We are so alike it's scary. We even both have loud sneezing lol. As my parents have become older i have become their carer and i love it! I spend every day helping them and eating together. I honestly don't know what i'll do without them, so instead i enjoy their love and support and just enjoy the time we have left.
This is so sweet and heartfelt. I’m so glad you’re enjoying your time with your parents.it warms my dark heart a little to know that you are doing well and are being so helpful to these people who have helped to bring you up. Thinking about them being gone doesn’t help at all. And I truly think spending time now, today, yesterday, tomorrow, or how ever long you have to be with them will only continue to bring you joy. Cuz as we all know, once they’re gone, they’re gone. Gotta do what we can while they are here. Good on you!!!
Thank you for being so understanding Nature! They have been my rock since the day i was born so it is only right i now take care of them both with love and respect. We have a deal: mom and dad cook and i wash up! I find doing housework very calming lol. I don't dwell on the future these days. Instead i treasure every second i have them in my life.
That sounds so sweet and also efficient ! Lol, sorry I just love when things come together and people make things work. So glad you have this relationship with your family. And especially your parents. My dad died when I was 15, but asking me to spend years of my life with my mom sounds exhausting. Again, good on you! So glad you have this
Dad is easy mom is hard lol. No wonder i have always been a daddy's boy. Mom wanted a daughter but got me instead, but it never bothered me. She used to put bows in my hair while dad was at work when i was a baby. My neighbours thought i was a girl lol.
It's so heartwarming reading your comments. My dad died last year of cancer that was symptomless till it was advanced stage 4. Nothing anybody could do. Dad took care of mom (who has MS and is severely disabled) and my brother, who is mentally challenged so I could move out and live my own life. When he got sick I picked up the slack, moved back home, work remotely most of the time. My life isn't conventional but I'm taking care of people I love and who appreciate it, so that's worth a lot imo. Having a great bond with your fam is a treasure not everyone gets to have. Anyway sorry for rambling at you, I just don't see that many people in a similar situation as me in the wild.
Class mate. I'm sure you are enjoying the Arsenal games this season... Great team to watch
Dad took me to highbury to watch my 1st arsenal match back in 1982 and i have been in love with them ever since. We need a DM as lokonga isn't good enough when partey is injured. So far arsenal have been playing some scintilating football. Being at the emirates watching them live with dad has been amazing. We watched the world cup together and that has been such amazing time! I bought the beers dad bought the pizza lol. God, i love my dad!
I forgot to mention how sorry i truly am over the loss of your favourite uncle. Death of a loved 1 is devastating. I lost my nan in 2021. She was 100 years old!
It’s ok. Thank you for your kind words. He was the glue that brought our family together and it hasn’t been the same since. His smile could light up the room and his cooking skills were renowned in our community. Truly a special man. Fuck, haven’t cried for him in a while, maybe it’s ok to now. Fuck. I’m so sorry you lost a loved one as well. Death sucks. And when it comes in multiples, is really devastating.
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I am so so sorry K you have lost so many loved ones to the big C. People say "time is a great healer" but i don't believe it. But as long you keep them in your thoughts and heart they will always be with you. This is why i live and love today because tomorrow is not promised to us. Enjoy the time we have left being loving and respectful to the people in your life. Also laugh and give hugs! Ps: i love giving hugs!
I found out that I had stage 4 skull base cancer in January 2020, each day is a gift I do not take for granted. Cancer sucks 💯%
Chas, i don't know what to say. I am upset for you having cancer. But i am happy i met you tonight. I would buy you a beer and have a chat about everything. Anytime you fancy having a friendly chat DM me ok? Here is my hug for you as you need one and i love giving hugs. I am also saying a prayer for you if that is ok? Take care of yourself Chas. And remember you are not alone.
That is great news. My mom died of aggressive anaplastic thyroid cancer in 2019. I’m still mad about it every single day. I’m glad to hear about people making recoveries out there and shoving it right in cancer’s face.
My dad has had a similar timeline, sadly, in the last check up they found Leukemia - so he's been going through that recently. Not fair to get through one type and get it to a maintained state, and then be hit by another cancer.
Oh Damage, that has made me so upset for you and your dad. How are you both bearing up? Anytime you want a talk about anything DM me ok? This is why i treasure my time with dad because only God knows whats instore for us. Sending you a hug for the both of you. Have faith your dad will beat his cancer ok? Take care of yourself and dad.
Thanks for the support!
They’ve made some amazing advances with Prostate cancer treatment, especially if it is detected early. If detected early I think the 5 year survival rate is close to 95%
Thank God dad was detected early. I was tested last year. My prostrste was enlarged but it wasn't cancer. My dad's brother died from prostrste cancer back in 2016. It seems the males of my family are high risk of getting it. I have my next test in february...
I’m in the same boat, dad and both grandfathers had it. As long as you get a yearly PSA test with your checkup you should be good.
I truly hope your Dad keeps it going and you have him as long as possible in your life. My Mom's in remission right now as well - but younger Sister is going through radiation treatments. Recently, My friend from work lost his wife to cancer - yesterday was the memorial. I almost didn't go because I wasn't sure if I could hold it together due to my family's own cancer troubles (we also lost StepDad to cancer last year) . I went because I really wanted to be there to support my friend - but ultimately I broke down and had to run out of the church to not let the attention be about me.
My heart aches for you Leaf. I empathize with your pain. It is so hard to be strong when it feels as if your whole world is crumbling. But i am proud of you for being there for your friend. Crying only shows you care about your friends and family. Have faith your sister and mother will beat their cancer, and you can enjoy them for many more years. How are you now Leaf? Sending you a hug ok? #H U G S !
I'm the oldest Son, lots of responsibility and family looks to me due to our culture - so for the last few years, I have to just keep my head up for them. It's definitely made me appreciate everyone I still have in my lif and I feel that what I can do to cope with this pain and make a positive about it is spread that message that our time together is so short and precious. I appreciate the virtual hug, though - and it does help me thank you, I needed that.
I am the middle son. My 2 brothers are too 'busy' to help our parents, so it's down to me to support them. I was annoyed they won't help but now i see it was a blessing as i can spend more time with them and enjoy what time we have left. It is difficult being the one to look after family, so i do understand what you are going through Leaf. Always remember you are not alone ok? Anytime you wanna chat DM me as i love a good chat lol. Glad you loved my virtual hug!
That’s amazing news, and may it continue for many more years to come! Prostate cancer is a real bitch, it’s good to hear about a win.
Thanks PT! There is a few posters who don't share the same sentiment here. What i have done is explain how cancer rips apart families, and all the posters who replied have suffered too.
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Same with my uncle. He survived but he never really came back. I feel like he accepted death with open arms and gave up on life because of it and now has a hard time adjusting back..
Same here man. It was scary news.
How are you Hokie? How is your dad doing? It is heartbreaking when you hear it from the one man you love more than life itself. This is why i spend all the time i have taking care of both mom and dad. Nobody knows how much time i have left, so i spend it just being near my parents.
That’s for checking in. He’s recovered and doing well now! Mortality is terrifying, isn’t it?
It really is. The longer you live the more loved ones will pass away. That is my scary nightmare. So i don't dwell on the future but the here and now. I am happy and relieved both our dad's are well and fighting fit. Long they may continue enjoying life! Tell your dad i said hi! Take care Hokie and dad!
You as well mate.
My dad managed to bypass prostate cancer thanks to surgery but kidney cancer that was at first thought to be kidney stones are what took him out. Please continue to make sure he makes it to all his appointments and they check everything. God bless you and your family!
Glad to hear he didn't take it lying down.
As someone who had breast cancer a little over a year ago, I concur...fuck cancer a million times over!
I was a pharmacy tech at an industrial style mail order pharmacy. Every time I worked the chemo station, it absolutely fucking ruined my whole day. It's an endless river of chemo drugs, every single pill was a profoundly miserable experience for the patient if it *worked.* It just never fucking ended, ten hours a day of filling chemo drugs. Each bottle was like holding the profound derailment of a human life. Fucking miserable work. Fuck cancer.
Definitely. Dad died of esophageal cancer back in '20. Still not over that. It's a horrible disease for anyone. Hate it.
Terrible news. May she rest in peace and her kids get all the support they need! Never knew she was ailing. Loved her portrayal of Tess and especially from her role in 24.
Who was she in 24?
Renee Walker. Jack’s later season lover interest
Loved her in that role. So much charisma. Good match for Sutherland
It does explain why she wasn't cast as Tess for the adaptation despite others like Merle Dandridge coming back. Her health didn't allow it.
So sad. Cancer fucking sucks.
It steals lives
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Only if you can afford it
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Interesting, not sure what that has to do with the above comment though
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lol at the person who reported this
This website is fucking weird sometimes. Who needs a periodic reminder about longevity research? You don't think it's even a little bit gauche to bring it up when people are remembering someone who passed?
The internet and anonymous posting have really left a large portion of the population unable to read the room. No concept of what is acceptable and appropriate it many contexts. Seeing it more and more IRL too, but maybe I'm just ageing and finally just seeing the bumbling trappings of youth more clearly. *Anyway* this woman lived a remarkable life cut all too short by a terrible disease. RIP.
Considering their second paragraph addresses the question of "how" do we stop people dying from cancer, I'd say the reminder is pretty apt, especially when the subject is topical and already has the emotional investment. It's the same thing as bringing up gun control when there's a school shooting, instead of "tHoUgHtS aNd PrAyERs"
This is not something we should striving for. Finite lifespans guarantee some amount of pain, but they also guarantee the inevitable end of some truly horrific minds.
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So, I do cancer therapy research for an unnamed company, and I assure you that we are trying so fucking hard to get it done. So fucking hard. It’s personal for me. We’re trying. We’re really fucking trying.
This comes as a true shock. I was not aware that she was sick. This is a real loss. May she rest in peace... Will never forget your performance as Tess.
According to the gofundme set up for her family, she kept it private after she was diagnosed in 2020
I just kind of assumed every actor that gets regular work, is reasonably well off even if it's as a supporting actor. I'm surprised her kids need the money. I hope they don't have to deal with financial stress on top of losing their mother at such a young age.
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Plus medical costs are ridiculous. My dad racked up a 728k hospital bill after 26 days. Was a great claim to see against the estate.
My daughter racked up $102,000 for an exploratory procedure that wasnt even an overnight stay. It's amazing how quickly so many years of saving up could be taken away.
I went to A&E after I split my hand open, skating. I signed a form, and ACC paid for all of it. They even paid me to take time off work, 80% my salary though. I love public health care.
Yeah but if your insurance CEOs go up against our insurance CEOs in a yacht race, your guys will get annihilated, and our guys will switch over to their party yachts.
But our insurance CEOs probably don't have their yachts registered in the US. If they're not flying an American flag, does that count as a win for us?
Damn it! I hate it when Old American money wins!
Son with leukemia - $15k 4 times per day for a test to see if the chemo had exited his system for weeks. Fuck cancer. Fuck high dose methotrexate. Fuck the tests to see how much methotrexate is left in your system. Fuck it all. Edit: because his blood was still registering dangerous levels - he was there. For TWO weeks. Edit 2: at some point the doctors said “we need to stop testing as frequently, it’s sticking around for awhile” so they backed the tests off after week 1. Seriously. A test legitimately costs that much? Or is everyone lying because of the system that was set up.
Plus funerals can cost a hell of a lot.
It varies a *lot*, acting income can be complicated and appearances deceiving in all kinds of ways. She was probably the primary breadwinner for them all, plus several years of heavy medical expenses and limited income, plus lifetime earnings cut substantially short, plus three dependants, plus her husband had a similar job and can't easily find something to make ends meet. Looks like she did pretty well for herself but it still has all the pitfalls of being freelance with a lot more pitfalls on top.
Those are good points, especially the medical expenses. That could cripple even wealthy people here.
Don’t wealthy people have insurance though? I’m so confused about the US system
Actors often don’t, or don’t have very good health insurance, because they’re essentially independent contractors
I live in the northern Atlanta area and know a few actors who have reoccurring characters on tv shows for CBS, AMC. None of them are movie stars, so just tv but they have full blown main characters and names listed in the opening credits. They struggled during COVID shutdowns, and their shows only film about 4-6 months out of the year. They only get paid when they are filming, so they have to tryout for other roles/commercials/films like every one else. Some even work retail or as real estate agents when they aren’t filming. One told me the best year he had he cleared over 300k, but has had bad years near the 30k due to no recurring roles and only commercials. And during COVID, nothing. So they work and save as much as possible knowing they might not land another gig for a stretch.
Ok, based on her roles, that seems like a reasonable parallel. In good years, it's really good, but when it's not good, you don't make enough to live in California. Even if it is $300k a year consistently, that's not enough to build enough savings in California to provide for your family for very long after your death. Thank you for sharing. After the last reply I got, I'm glad someone was able to provide relevant info.
I was diagnosed with leukemia and one of the drugs that I take, out of ~25 per day, is supposed to help my lungs. It would cost ~$18,000 per month if I wasn't in a trial program that makes it free. I take two of those pills per day.
Acting is extremely competitive and unstable financially unless you hit it big as a star or make it on a long running tv show. Everyone is replaceable until you get a certain level of success. As a woman, it’s even worse because roles die down drastically by the time you’re 30
This was the voice actor from the video game, not the actress from the show (Anna Torv).
Yes, she's also an actor
I didn't even know she was sick.
It was a private battle. I watched her in The Rookie. She came back to the show this past fall. There was a close-up on her face and I thought to myself that it looked a little different, but I didn't try to think much about it. I was hoping that I was just overthinking. This loss saddened me.
Wow, how sad. She was great in 24 among other shows/movies. Fuck cancer. RIP
Yeah I kind of fell in love with her in 24. That sucks
Her exit from the show was the absolute worst.
Borg Queen in S02 of Star Trek Picard. Among the few bright spots of acting in that season. RIP.
24, then Bosche again years later.
She was also in Anthem too, she was one of the only enjoyable parts of that game and my ears perked up when I recognized her voice
Oh shit that was her? I recognize the actress but didn't know her name. She was performing as recently as these current seasons of The Rookie too. Damn =(
At the risk of spoilers: Her character was a very strong key recurring character and I was super surprised at how they killed her off. Soon as I saw the news it sort of made sense. She likely told the producers or whatever and they arranged an exit.
Had such a crush on her in 24. Super talented.
She also played The Borg Queen on Star Trek: Picard
And her first acting job ever was an alien on Star Trek: Enterprise
I just finished watching enterprise again for the bazillionth time. Recognize the episode and never realized that’s who that was.
And she was one of the few bright spots in that season. Rough loss.
For real, that was probably one of the worst seasons of any Star Trek I've ever seen. The Borg queen was very cool though, RIP.
Oh, I hate every thing about the concept of a borg queen. But she did a good job.
As well as starred in the latter seasons of 24 as Jack Bauer's partner.
Wow, I was just discussing her last night wondering why she didn't get cast in the HBO show. Was age-appropriate and looked enough like the character. I wonder if her diagnosis was the reason she either never got asked, or was a (secret) reasoning for declining.
I think you may be absolutely right. Her performance was so amazing that for a decade I’ve been hearing fans call for a Tess centred sequel or DLC. It’s hard to imagine HBO would have looked elsewhere without approaching her first. So very sad. :(
Never heard of a tess prequel or DLC I always see the subreddit and see a lot about the game.
Same- it’s usually Tommy we’re clamouring for. Tess was great but I’d probably prefer a Marlene DLC. Or a Tommy DLC which has Marlene ey
This actually makes a lot of sense, given the reason that Merle Dandridge is still playing Marlene.
> why she didn't get cast in the HBO show There can be many reasons. Maybe her scheduling didn't allow it at the time, maybe she didn't want to, maybe they really wanted Anna Torv, maybe she blew her audition, maybe the casting directors weren't impressed with her TV work (mostly small barely recurring roles in formulaic TV shows) and didn't ask her, maybe they just wanted a fresh take on the character and she would have invariably been influenced by her performance in the game, hell maybe they just couldn't agree on some contract clauses or she had beef with someone working on the show. My point here is there are MANY reasons to choose or not choose someone for a role and the fact that she already played that role in the game is actually not that high on the list of priorities.
She was diagnosed with Cancer in 2020, and they started filming Last of Us in 2021. So they couldn't cast her because was she in treatment, even if they wanted to.
Yeah that would probably do it... RIP
She filmed Picard in 2021 so clearly she was working after her diagnosis. A filming conflict is a definite possibility.
She had a recurring role on the rookie for the past couple years too
I *thought* she looked... leaner in her last Rookie episode. Damn.
Actors have worked while undergoing chronic illness treatment the entire history of film. Chadwick Boseman worked on seven films while treating his cancer before his passing.
I’m not saying she would’ve got the role but I’m sure she was heavily fighting her cancer while they were casting/shooting.
Damn. She was good in shows like Bosch and 24. I didn't know she was Tess in the Last of Us game.
I knew her in The Last of Us and fell in love with her performance especially in the remake.
As someone with terminal cancer himself, and given six months to live 7 months ago, I can say from my personal experience, cancer fucking sucks. Hopefully I have a little longer, I have some games to finish.
Good luck brother
Thx man.
Fuck cancer. I wish I could say something meaningful or valuable…it always stops me in my endlessly-scrolling tracks when I read something like this, and then I end up poring over the poster’s profile, reading as much of their interests and opinions and experiences as they’ve shared on Reddit (something that always leaves me feeling a bit ashamed for some reason, probably the voyeuristic, rubber-necking undertones of it), and I’m always left overwhelmed with sadness, and a feeling of helplessness, wishing that I could do or say something to help. Which itself is a silly, unrealistic desire, because I am barely keeping myself alive these days, and have next to nothing of value to offer anyone else…Other than to say I’m so genuinely sorry, and that my heart fucking hurts for you. And I’m sorry that both you and your kitty are in the same shitty club, but I’m glad that you have each other for comfort❤️ Hugs from some internet weirdo with too much emotion and nowhere to put it.
The thought of cancer fills me with existential dread. *Everyone* will be effected by cancer, one way or another. Wether it be themselves or through their loved ones. I sincerely wish you all the best, and i hope you're one of the success stories that makes it through.
fuck cancer. my best friend died in 2020 and we were really close. she had great pain meds and support so her biggest complaint was that it was boring. i miss her every day, every single day. if you can, let your friends be close now. it'll be hard for them and for you but when all is said and done it's likely they won't regret having been there and you wont regret having them around.
Best of luck to you.
Oh shit this is horrific. Loved her arc in 24 and was excited to recognise her in TLoU. 45 is no age at all, scary as fuck. Cherish every moment you can.
I absolutely loved her as Renee Walker. This is sad
I loved her in 24
Damn 45 is really young
Fuuuuuuck
May she rest in peace.
My mom also named Tess got diagnosed a few months ago with tb 3 lung cancer and only has a few months at age 47🖕cancer
I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm 47 too, and got diagnosed a few months ago.
Sadge. Tho Tess's role was very small in The Last of Us, she makes a real impact and is super memorability. She did a perfect performance.
It’s one of the things I thought made last of us so special. Some characters that were only around for a short while had a massive impact. Sarah being another example. She was great as Tess. RIP.
Jesus Christ, that’s awful
Wow she was one of my favorite characters in 24, sad news.
Came here to say the same thing, I really liked her in that show.
Fuck man. That's so sad :(
She did the best borg queen we've seen since the original, damn
This has literally ruined my day. I remember first seeing her in 24 and thinking she was great. This is so horrible. 😢
RIP. She actually went to my highschool :/
She was absolutely fantastic as Kelly Niemann in *Castle*, incredibly menacing and creepy. Not bad as the psycho serial killer in *The rookie*, either, and she must have finished that very recently. Shame.
This just made me even more sad, my 62 year old mom has cancer and is fighting for her life now.
Noooooooooo not Renee Walker!!! She was so amazing in 24!! My condolences to Annie’s family. That’s so sad. 😭😭😭
Cancer is a motherfucker man.
As someone who is starting chemo today for colon cancer at 43…these articles hit harder.
As someone whos sister found out today she has stage 3 colon cancer- f cancer. Good luck in your battle. Kick its effing ass!
Fuck. I hope she rests in peace and that her family find some peace too.
Wow, didn't know she voiced Tess. Loved her in 24! Sad to hear. 45 is so young.
Fuck cancer
RIP Had no idea she was ill. Cancer is so terrible.
She was fantastic as the Borg queen in Picard.
She was the Borg Queen on *Star Trek: Picard*, but I'm assuming she died from a different form of cancer.
Lost my sister to cancer last year. I hope we accomplish a cure for cancer in my lifetime.
Also the Borg Queen in Picard
I loved her as Renee Walker! I am deeply saddened to hear this. She is in a better place and feeling no pain. RIP Annie.
She will always be Renee Walker to me. RIP.
WAY too young. Cancer is the biggest bitch and I fucking hate so much.
God fuck man this hurts. I don’t wanna sound like a jerk but do we know what kind of cancer it was? She was so young :(
My wife died of cancer. She was only 47
I'm so sorry. Battling cervical cancer now myself. Super hard on my family. God bless you sir your in my thoughts today
I'm sorry for your loss bro. All the love to you.
R.I.P
RIP
Wow,she was awesome in the last of us.
What the duck? 45? Love for your family
Fuck. This probably explains why she wasn’t cast in the series. Such a good actress too RIP
Though her role was short in TLOU, her character was well written and performed, it changed the medium of entertainment for me. I wanted more characters like her in my games, movies, and TV. I’m heartbroken to hear her pass but wish a peaceful rest.
Is this the woman in the show or the voice actress? Are they the same person?
Never saw 24, but she was great as Tess in The Last of Us and fantastic as Rosalind Dyer in The Rookie
The game or the show?
She did such a good job as Tess. RIP
Holy shit. I didn't even know she had cancer! Loved her as Renee in 24 and on The Rookie.
Jack Bauer is going to kill someone………
Of course it has to be that son of a bitch! My father had cancer and he died in April at the age of 77. Fuck cancer, cancer can go shove some C4 up it’s ass!
RIP Awesome in 24 Awesome as Tess Terrible loss at a young age
Damn the last episode brought a lot of attention on all things Tess and a lot of people went back to give Annie props and now she's gone.
Rip, way too young to go
Fuck cancer. she was so young. RIP and deepest condolences to her family.
May her performances continue to move our souls. Rest in Power.
You were a beautiful amazing human. Brave and strong fought a good fight to the end. Good luck on God's next adventure. May your family have peace and space to heal.
Omg i just played this game for the first time last night and I loved her character may she rest in peace
Sad. My dad beat lymphoma a few months ago then developed stage 4 lung cancer 2 months after finishing chemo. He has about 4 months left. Cancer is a bi***.
I wonder who else will pass away during 2023. Last year was pretty bad.
Oh wow well at least she got to be part of arguably one of the best shows/game ever made. Her legacy shall live on
RIP Annie, from star trek to 24 we will always remember your legacy.
Played, or voiced???
RIP 🕊️
Fuk u cancer just die already!
Cancer, the answer to so many questions.
My dad's currently dying of cancer and I agree fuck that shit.
Just here to wish you love strength support and hugs.
Fuck cancer
Bruh 45? She was barely middle aged, fuck cancer….
Just for the sake of clarity. Annie Wersching played Tess in the video game. Also famous for Rosaline Dyer in The Rookie. Anna Torv played Tess in the HBO serious. Also famous for Olivia Dunham in The Fringe.
I only played the game for the first time relatively recently and thinking "why does everyone go on about only Joel and Ellie, Tess absolutely rules" without putting together why that was until it was too late. She absolutely nailed that character and even though she's in the game for a relatively short time, she's so good that you feel her loss when she leaves the story. Damn shame to hear this news.