- Acclaimed actor Sir Simon Russell Beale has revealed he is currently undergoing chemotherapy for bowel cancer, having been diagnosed earlier this year.
- The House of the Dragon star first disclosed his diagnosis in April after being forced to withdraw from the Royal Shakespeare Company’s production of Titus Andronicus.
- Before receiving his cancer diagnosis, Beale was admitted to intensive care due to a severe gut blockage, where he remained unaware of the underlying cause of his illness.
- Despite his ongoing treatment, the 65-year-old is touring with the RSC in a puppet production of Venus and Adonis, a role he finds manageable during his recovery.
- Beale expects to make a full recovery, reporting minimal side effects from chemotherapy, and recalled being reassured by a consultant when he questioned whether he would die.
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