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After six years, Anjelica Huston is opening up about her experience with privately overcoming cancer . Noting that her “bout of cancer” came after the release of her 2019 movie John Wick: Chapter 3 — Parabellum , the Oscar winner said she’s now “in the clear” with her health . “That was a very serious moment for me.
I managed to survive it, and I’m proud of myself,” she told People . “It’s not something that came lightly. It came as a big shock, but it made me conscious of what I shouldn’t do, of places I shouldn’t go.
One of those places was taking life too seriously. So now when the opportunity arises, I laugh, and I try not to make a big deal out of things.” Related Stories Anjelica Huston Starring In Latest BBC/BritBox Agatha Christie Adaptation Noah Schnapp-Anjelica Huston WWII Drama ‘Waiting For Anya’ Gets Theatrical Deal With Vertical Although Huston didn’t clarify the kind of cancer with which she was diagnosed, she said she’s reached the “four-year mark” of being cancer-free.
Watch on Deadline “And that means so much to me,” she added. “It’s a fantastic thing. I’m very proud of myself, and I’ve been very lucky.
My doctors have been wonderful.” The Witches star explained that she decided to speak up about her health journey because “there’s a lot to be said for talking about it and getting it out there and celebrating the fact that one’s come through.” When asked if she plans on retiring anytime soon, Huston said “no,” adding: “I can’t imagine such a thing.
I think it would be too much, even for me.” Huston most recently starred in the BBC One limited series Towards Zero , now available to stream on BritBox, and she’s recently re-teamed with brother Danny Huston for the upcoming holiday film The Christmas Witch Trial of La Befana ..
