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Dustin Hoffman, the famous actor from “Rain Man,” successfully fought cancer in 2013. However, he never openly discussed his journey towards recovery.
A representative for the actor-director, who was 75 at the time, stated that Hoffman was doing well and healthy following cancer treatment. Publicist Jodi Gottlieb revealed that Hoffman’s cancer was caught early and successfully treated with surgery.
In 1967, Hoffman rose to fame with his role in the romantic comedy The Graduate, earning his first Academy Award nomination. He was 30 years old then, and the rest is history. Throughout the years, he has taken on numerous roles that solidified his place among the top male actors.
Among the movies he played in are All the President’s Men (1976) and 1979’s Kramer vs. Kramer.
The movie Tootsie, where he portrayed a man disguising as a woman to get a part in a soap opera, was one of the films that had a lasting impact on the actor.
In an interview with ABC News, the 86-year-old actor, Hoffman, shared a significant moment that altered his perspective on women. He mentioned that if he were to become a woman, he would aspire to be exceptionally beautiful. However, when he was told that his appearance was the best it could be, he had a realization. This experience transformed the way he treats women, marking a turning point in his life.
Hoffman remembered going home and bursting into tears. She believed she was a fascinating woman, but admitted that if she saw herself on screen, she wouldn’t approach that character at a party because she didn’t meet the physical standards society expects women to have in order to be asked out.
Hoffman mentioned that despite the fact that Tootsie was the second highest grossing film of the year and made many people laugh, he did not consider it a comedy.
In 1988, Hoffman achieved his second Oscar victory by winning for his role in “Rain Man”. His first Oscar was earned for his performance in “Kramer vs. Kramer”. Additionally, he was honored with six Golden Globe awards and one Primetime Emmy throughout his career.
In 2013, he suddenly became silent despite being highly sought after and at the height of his career.
His fans were curious about his whereabouts and the reason for his absence, but it wasn’t until a few months after his directorial debut in the British comedy Quartet (2012) and wrapping up production on Chef (2014) alongside Jon Favreau and Sofia Vergara, that a representative finally revealed the cause of his reclusive behavior.
People were informed by his publicist that he fought against cancer in secrecy.
Gottlieb mentioned that the illness was identified at an early stage and the person underwent successful surgery. Dustin is now feeling well and is in good physical condition. Some people have speculated that he had throat cancer.
It has been nearly 11 years since he recovered from his illness, but Hoffman continued to work hard despite facing health challenges. After being diagnosed with cancer, he appeared in several films such as Sam and Kate in 2022 and the sci-fi drama Megalopolis in 2024. Additionally, he provided his voice for Master Shifu in two more Kung Fu Panda movies from 2008 to 2024.
Hello! reported that the Hollywood legend and his wife were seen in London, appearing just as in love as always. Despite being 86 years old, he looked much younger and radiated happiness as he greeted the cameras with a smile and wave. The couple enjoyed their time in the city, leisurely walking around and even visiting some boutiques together.
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