The actor has been nominated for an Oscar seven times and won a statuette for "Crazy Heart" in 2010
Actor Jeff Bridges, star of "The Big Lebowski" (1998), announced that he has been diagnosed with cancer of the lymphatic system, known as lymphoma, although with a good prognosis.
"I have been diagnosed with lymphoma. Although it is a serious disease, I feel lucky to have a great team of doctors and the prognosis is good," the actor posted on Twitter.
Bridges, a seven-time Oscar nominee and winner of a statuette for "Crazy Heart" in 2010, said he will soon begin treatment, which he will share any further news about.
Next, the 70-year-old interpreter took the opportunity to ask people to vote in the United States presidential elections, which are held on November 3.
"Thank you for your prayers and well wishes from him. And while I have your attention, please remember to go vote. Because we are all in this together," he added.
Lymphoma is a type of cancer that affects the immune system in charge of fighting infectious agents that are harmful to the body.
There are many types of lymphoma, one of the most common is called Hodgkin's disease, although the actor has not given more details about his diagnosis.
Bridges (Los Angeles, United States, 1949) is a veteran of the big screen who made his film debut in the early 1970s.
Among his iconic roles is that of the character Dude in the Coen brothers' cult classic "The Big Lebowski."
"The Last Picture Show", "Iron Man", "Thunderbolt and Lightfoot", "Starman", "The Fabulous Baker Boys" and "The Fisher King" are also among his popular works.
Married to Susan Bridges since 1977 and son of fellow actors Lloyd Bridges and Dorothy Bridges, the interpreter has also stood out for his forays into other arts such as music and photography.
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