October 25th 2023.
Erik Jensen, the 53-year-old star of The Walking Dead, has been diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer, a year and a half after surviving a brain aneurysm.
In an announcement made on a fundraising page, friends and family of the actor shared the difficult news, adding that he is a devoted father to his 13-year-old daughter, Sadie, and an incredible husband to his wife, Jessica.
As a playwright, screenwriter, and director, Erik has dedicated his life to creating work that serves to heal, promote justice, and make the world a better place.
The update outlined that Erik’s cancer has metastasized to his liver, and doctors are hoping that they can shrink the tumours so that he can undergo two major surgeries to have them removed.
Unfortunately, the double strikes and now this diagnosis have taken a toll on Erik’s family finances. They need help to make it through the next year, pay for treatments, and keep their home so that Erik can help his daughter grow up and make more art in the world.
Thankfully, Erik has been receiving tremendous support from the likes of Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Nick Offerman. Jeffrey, who played the fearsome Negan on The Walking Dead, reposted Scott’s message, writing: ‘Never had the chance to work with Erik… until now anyway. Only have heard many things about what a great guy he is. I do know he and his could use some help…. Of any and all kind. Xojd.’
The fundraising page stressed that stage 4 cancer ‘is not a death sentence’, and Erik ‘is determined to make it through this’.
Erik is proving to be an inspiration to many, and if you would like to show him your support, you can donate to his GoFundMe page.
It's important to remember that if you or someone you care about has been diagnosed with cancer, Macmillan is here to offer support and information. You can contact their helpline on 0808 808 00 00, use their webchat service, or visit their site for more information.
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