Famous people are always in sight. Below is a list of 10 movie stars who hid their health problems from fans and colleagues.
10. Katie Bates
In 2003, a popular actress found out about ovarian cancer. She was struck, but only the closest knew about the disease. Then she had to refuse good offers, but it doesn’t matter - her life was at stake. Everything ended well, the actress defeated the disease. In 2009, she told the public about this, perhaps she wanted to encourage other patients with her story. However, in 2012, Katie again had a hard time, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Bates took drastic measures, both breasts were removed, but nothing threatened her life anymore. The actress was repeatedly offered to restore the mammary glands, but she refused, explaining this by the fact that their absence does not prevent her from realizing herself in the profession. This time, Katie did not hide the health problems from the fans, they, in turn, strongly supported Bates.
9. Michael Douglas
Michael began acting in films in 1980. But in 2010 he had to take a break, he was diagnosed with laryngeal cancer. Michael began to have severe depression. He could be cured, but during the operation there was a great risk of speech loss. Douglas did not initiate anyone into his problems. And hardly anyone in this situation wanted to communicate with the media. Fortunately, this story had a good ending. Michael was not only cured, but also preserved his ability to talk. In 2016, rumors appeared that the cancer was back again, and the actor had six months to live. Michael Douglas denied them.
8. Charlie Sheen
Charlie led a rather wild lifestyle: alcohol, drugs, promiscuous sexual relations. He was expelled several times from the set and even suspended from work. In 2017, Charlie Sheen made a confession that shocked everyone. The actor spoke about his HIV-positive status. He wanted to keep it a secret, but they began to blackmail him. Shin kept his secret for a long time - 4 years. This news shocked the public, several lawsuits were brought against Charlie. Affected women wanted compensation. Now the actor is well-being provided by doctors, they inject him with the latest drugs that protect the immune system and fight the virus.
7. Michael J. Fox
Michael Jay Fox became famous after participating in the trilogy "Back to the Future." But in 1991, at the peak of his popularity, he disappeared. Michael has recently been addicted to alcohol, and many have associated his break in work with this hobby. In fact, the actor began to have serious health problems. His diagnosis is Parkinson's disease. Doctors did not promise him a speedy recovery, moreover, they said that Fox had no more than 10 years to live. Michael did not tell anyone about his illness, only seven years later he decided to open up. He said that he was forced to end his acting career, and put all his strength in the fight against the disease. At the same time, he thinks not only about himself, the actor takes part in public life, it is important for him to prevent the disease and help other people.
6. Katherine Zeta-Jones
Katherine was married to Michael Douglas. He was a close person to her and she worried about all his problems, as her own. It is not surprising that her psyche could not withstand such a load, and the actress began to have problems. Manic-depressive psychosis is a consequence of her experiences. But the woman did not talk about her illness to others. She successfully underwent a course of treatment. Later, she still decided on a desperate step, the need for his actress was convinced by her husband. Katherine did this only to ensure that people are not afraid of mental illness, depression and understand that they can be cured.
5. Alan Rickman
Alan began acting in films over thirty years ago. The older generation remembers him for his role in the action movie Die Hard, and new fans know from Harry Potter films. In early 2016, fans were struck by the news of his death. Alan died, not long before the anniversary, he should have turned 70 years old. The actor was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Alan asked his relatives not to tell anyone about his illness, and until the last minute no one knew that he had very little left. No one even suspected a terrible disease, Alan acted as usual, was optimistic, smiling and joking.
4. Michael S. Hall
After participating in the series "Dexter", Michael became very popular. Not surprising, because the series was recognized as the most successful in the film industry. However, fate was not so merciful to Hall as it seemed at first glance. His family already had serious illnesses, his father died of cancer at the age of 39. Michael also failed to avoid the disease. She was diagnosed in 2010, Hodgkin's lymphoma - it was a sentence. However, Michael showed courage, he did not panic, and continued shooting in "Dexter". Nobody knew about his health problems on the set. Only when Michael went to the hospital did the public learn about his ailment. Michael managed to defeat the disease, but his photos taken by the paparazzi after a course of chemotherapy, for a long time "walked" on the network.
3. David Bowie
In addition to his musical career, David Bowie was successful as an actor. He was not given the main roles, but he played the episodic roles and the supporting roles perfectly. He had a very active life, from 1960 to 2000, he starred in films, played in musicals. Then the actor began to feel not very good, David retired. Atherosclerosis, a heart attack, everyone knew that Bowie was sick, but had no idea what serious illness he was having. Everyone thought that these were ordinary age-related sores; David was no longer young. Only when he died did his relatives tell us that the actor had liver cancer. He unsuccessfully fought him for two years. Unfortunately, the disease has triumphed.
2. Emilia Clark
Emilia Clark became famous thanks to her participation in the Game of Thrones. In many films, the girl plays brave and strong women. In fact, the girl prefers calm, adventure and extreme do not attract her. However, her life cannot be called calm and measured. In 2015, the misfortune happened to the actress, she suffered an aneurysm rupture. This disease is often found in people who have crossed a 40-year milestone. The girl at that time was only 26 years old, the diagnosis was carefully hidden. Only after a while others, colleagues and fans found out about this incident. Emilia is feeling well now.
1. Robin Williams
Robin Williams committed suicide in 2014. This news stirred the public. No one suggested that the actor had serious health problems. Robin was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. This diagnosis was not disclosed, but the actor had no idea how he would exist with this disease, he did not want his relatives to see how his brain was decomposing. The actor could not stand the fight against the disease, prolonged depression, bouts of disorientation and decided to die. His relatives are proud of this act, they find him very brave.