There’s no one equally terrifying and hilarious as Kathy Bates,
who clinched awards for her roles in comedies, dramas, and thrillers.
Her ongoing role as a two-times cancer survivor living with lymphedema –
her toughest to date – may not deliver a Hollywood award but as an inspiration, she’s earned global recognition.
The 75-year-old actor, who after having her uterus, breasts, and lymph nodes removed was diagnosed with
an incurable lymphatic disease, said she’s “blessed” to use her “celebrity to do something
that can maybe help people.” Keep reading to learn about this incredible actor’s health journey!
Tennessee-born Kathy Bates is a stage and screen performer, best known for her award-winning
appearances in Misery, Primary Colors, Clint Eastwood’s Richard Jewell and American Horror Story: Coven.
The actor, who’s earned several nominations since she started her career in the early 1970s,
is recognized for her terrifying, dramatic, and comedic roles.
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