Eric Braeden, a star of Young and the Restless, informed his followers of his cancer diagnosis during a Facebook Live session.
The 82-year-old actor, who was born in Germany, claimed in the 13-minute clip that he was recovering from a recent knee replacement operation when his doctor informed him that he had prostate cancer.
Braeden said;
“I hate to be this personal, but I think this may be good for some older guys who may or may not listen to this.”
The actor added that though he has continued to exercise during treatment, he has however dialed that back for the time being.
Braeden said;
“I’ve learned now to listen to my body more, and not go all out. So if you’ve seen me a little under the weather, yeah, I have been, but I will lick this. This bastard ain’t going to get me, I’m going to get it. I’ll be in top form again soon.
“So that’s where I am right now. I love acting. I entertain people. I love your support. So, whenever you have someone in the family who goes through this, support them. It can work out. Nowadays, there is so much advancement in cancer treatment, you can survive it.”
The CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless, for which he received an Emmy, is where Braeden is best known for his performance as Victor Newman. He has performed the role for over forty years.