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Jimmy Buffett, right, performs for U.S. sailers in the Middle East in 2008.

Jimmy Buffett Fought Rare Skin Cancer for Years Before Death

The “Margaritaville” singer’s lust for life never wavered during the four years he was being treated for Merkel cell carcinoma.

Biden to Appoint Mandy Cohen as Director of the CDC

Cohen, an internal medicine physician, will lead the nation’s public health agency.

"So, I've got cancer," vlogger and novelist Hank Green announces on social media.

YouTuber Hank Green Shares Hodgkin Lymphoma Diagnosis

Hank Green shared his diagnosis with millions of his YouTube subscribers, explaining his symptoms, risk factors and treatment options.

Tina Turner, Queen of Rock ’n’ Roll, Cause of Death Revealed

The legendary “River Deep—Mountain High” singer died peacefully, according to a family statement.

If Stories About Celebrity Cancer Diagnoses Upset You, Keep This in Mind

Celebrities who share their cancer diagnoses may inspire some people while triggering others.

Supermodel Tatjana Patitz in the George Michael video to “Freedom! ’90”

Supermodel Tatjana Patitz Dies of Breast Cancer at 56

One of the original supermodels of the ’80s and ’90s, Tatjana Patitz also starred in George Michael’s video for “Freedom! ’90.”

Tennis Icon Martina Navratilova Diagnosed With Throat and Breast Cancer

“This double whammy is serious but still fixable,” said tennis legend Martina Navratilova, who was treated for breast cancer in 2010.

Watch Toby Keith’s Update on His Stomach Cancer—and Future Tour Plans

Country music icon Toby Keith was diagnosed with stomach cancer in 2021. “It’s pretty debilitating,” he recently told CMT.

Actress Nicole Kidman at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival

Watch Nicole Kidman Surprise a Broadway Audience, Donate $100K to HIV Group

In other Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS news, check out its 2022 Holiday Legends ornament: Billy Porter as Lola in “Kinky Boots.”

“Cheers” Star Kirstie Alley Dies of Colon Cancer

Known as much for her controversial opinions as for her beloved sitcom characters, Kirstie Alley was 71.

Blythe Danner at the Metropolitan Opera opening in 2008

Blythe Danner Fought Same Oral Cancer That Killed Husband Bruce Paltrow

After three surgeries, chemo and radiation, actress Blythe Danner—mom to Gwyneth Paltrow—says, “I’m fine and dandy now.”

Catherine Wredford Ledlow and Craig Ramsay

Winning “The Amazing Race Canada” and Beating Brain Cancer

“Amazing Race” winners Catherine Wreford Ledlow and Craig Ramsay inspire resiliency when facing cancer.

“Black Panther” Returns, Prompts Conversation About Colorectal Cancer in the Black Community [VIDEO]

Chadwick Boseman, star of the original “Black Panther,” died of colorectal cancer in 2020 at the age of 43.

Partner for Life Award recipient David Morgan and actor Leslie Jordan at the 21st Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards, February 7, 2015, in Palm Springs, CA.

Of Course Leslie Jordan Advocated for HIV and AIDS Causes

The comedic actor died unexpectedly last month. Along with “Will & Grace” and Instagram posts, Leslie Jordan’s legacy includes HIV work.

Mary J Blige at the White House October 24, 2022, to help launch a series of national roundtables on breast and cervical cancer.

Mary J. Blige’s Personal Losses Led Her to Support Biden’s Cancer Moonshot

Joining First Lady Jill Biden, R&B icon Mary J. Blige spoke about racial disparities in cancer prevention and treatment.

First Lady Jill Biden and clinical trials navigator Kami Pullakhandam speak about breast cancer research October 7, 2022, at UCSF.

Jill Biden Discusses Breast Cancer Research at UCSF

University of California San Francisco hosted First Lady Jill Biden to speak about the Cancer Moonshot and breast cancer research.