Getting COVID was an especially scary experience for Jeff Bridges. In a new interview with People, the 72-year-old actor opens up about contracting COVID while undergoing chemotherapy for non-Hodgkin lymphoma in early 2021. READ MORE: Jeff Bridges Says Cancer Is In Remission, Reveals He Also Had COVID-19 “I had no defences.

That’s what chemo does — it strips you of all your immune system. I had nothing to fight it,” he says. “COVID made my cancer look like nothing.” Bridges recalls being in hospital for nearly five months, struggling with extreme pain and the inability to even roll over without getting a nurse to help him with his oxygen supply. “I was pretty close to dying.

The doctors kept telling me, ‘Jeff, you’ve got to fight. You’re not fighting.’ I was in surrender mode. I was ready to go. I was dancing with my mortality,” the actor admits.

Thankfully, Bridges did manage to improve after receiving convalescent plasma treatment, in which blood is used from people who have previously recovered from an illness. “I started taking baby steps,” he says, recalling that eventually he began doing physiotherapy to get back into shape. READ MORE: Jeff Bridges Feels ‘Terrific’ After Lymphoma Battle In the end, Bridges sees some positive in his frightening experience, including spending time with his wife, their daughters, and grandchildren. “Who would say, ‘I’d love some cancer and give me a dose of COVID’?

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Local pharmacist is among the first to give children under 5 COVID-19 vaccines

SKIPPBACK, Pa. - The moment many parents have been waiting for is finally here: the day when they can get their young children vaccinated against COVID-19. The Food and Drug Administration greenlighted the Moderna and Pfizer kid shots on Friday and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended them Saturday. In the U.S., COVID-19 vaccines were first tested and given in late 2020 to health care workers and older adults. Teens and school-age kids were added last year.Doctor Mayak Amin, the owner of Skippback Pharmacy, was among the first to give the newly approved COVID vaccine to kids under five.

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Child hospitalized after being stabbed in chest by catfish, Pasco Fire Rescue says

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Youth march to end gun violence gathers at site of South Street shooting

PHILADELPHIA - Young Philadelphians frustrated by the relentless gun violence plaguing the city gathered Monday near the site of the South Street mass shooting to call for peace. ‘Stay Hungry, Stay Humble’ organized its first Philadelphia Youth March Monday afternoon to promote unity and solutions to curb gun violence. The march began at the intersection of South and 3rd streets, an intersection that recently saw the worst of Philadelphia's gun violence problem. Earlier this month, police say three people were killed and nearly a dozen others were injured when a fight escalated to gunfire.

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Police: Porch pirate wanted for swiping packages from several homes in Drexel Hill

DREXEL HILL, Pa. - The Upper Darby Police Department is asking for the public’s help to identify a package thief who has been targeting residents in Drexel Hill.Neighbors say a "porch pirate" has been caught on several cameras walking up to people’s houses in the middle of the day and swiping packages. "I think it’s sad," said Dianne Antonuccio, a victim of the package theft. "We put it on the internet and there was like four other neighbors that had stuff taken.

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ITV Coronation Street star Sally Carman shares health announcement as fans rush to support her

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Child, 2 teens injured in Wilmington shooting, police say

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Police: Woman, 21, killed in Germantown hit-and-run

PHILADELPHIA - Authorities are investigating a deadly hit-and-run crash that killed a young woman Monday night in Philadelphia's Germantown neighborhood. Officers from the Philadelphia Police Department were called to the intersection of Germantown Avenue and Culter Street just before 7 p.m. Police say a 21-year-old woman was found on the sidewalk with severe head trauma and bleeding heavily. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESThe unnamed victim was brought to Albert Einstein Medical Center where police say she died. Chief Inspector Scott Small told reporters that the victim was crossing Germantown Avenue when a speeding Tesla heading southbound struck the woman. She was hit with such force police say she was launched 12 feet in the air. Small said the wanted gray Tesla is believed to have heavy damage to the passenger's side and front windshield.

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Mom of 4 makes living teaching how to play video games: ‘I’m breaking that stigma’

RIVERTON, Utah - Devyn Ricks may be the very definition of a "cool mom" as she supports her family by teaching video games to children online. Ricks, 30, conducts her classes through Outschool from her home in Riverton, Utah. Her weekly hour-long courses cost $15 to tutor children in games like "Zelda," "Mario Kart," and "Kirby." Currently, many of her students are between 9 and 14 years old. She rakes in around $4,000 a month through her classes.

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American Airlines ending service in three cities due to pilot shortage

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The Chicks Forced To Postpone Tour Dates Due To Natalie Maines’ Vocal Health

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Hot and crispy? Arizona Wendy's drive-thru assault caused by apparent dissatisfied customer

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Jeopardy! host Mayim Bialik announces she has tested positive for COVID-19: 'It's no joke over here'

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Police chase: Motorcyclist who led authorities on 2-county pursuit taken into custody

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Monkey in bulletproof vest found among the dead after shootout with Mexican police

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Local beverage industry union organizes strike against Delaware Valley Importers Distribution Association

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COVID-19 immunization in young kids begins following CDC nod

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Jumbo Floating Restaurant capsizes after being towed from Hong Kong port

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https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/recommendations/children-teens.html.Parents of newly eligible children should contact their local public health office or other approved COVID-19 vaccine provider about availability of the appropriate vaccines. The newly authorized vaccines for young children are in the process of being ordered, shipped and delivered to Wyoming locations.“As we move through this pandemic, including at this phase, staying up to date with vaccines remains the best way to reduce our vulnerability to this virus and its most serious effects,” Harrist said.“Booster doses have become more important over time and are recommended for everyone ages 5 and older, with second booster doses recommended for everyone ages 50 and older,” Harrist said.

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Funeral arrangements announced for Philadelphia firefighter killed in collapse

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2 ex-Mizzou fraternity brothers charged with felonies after hazing incident left pledge blind, paralyzed

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John Hinkley Jr. talks to Eve 6 frontman about his music, redemption: 'I'm not that person anymore'

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NYC taxi crashes into people on Manhattan sidewalk

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'Monstrously swollen' Martin Lewis issues health update after agonising procedure

Martin Lewis has issued a health update to his 1.5 million Twitter followers today.The Money Saving Expert founder revealed he underwent an agonising dental procedure that left part of his face “monstrously swollen”.Martin, 50, tweeted this morning: “Ta for all the kind messages. Wasn't a pleasant experience, but through it now. “Pain management is going well, though my upper lip is monstrously swollen, so speaking isn't easy and my left eye has swollen too. “I'm back to work today, but obviously no TV/radio.”His tweet was a follow-up to one he sent out on Friday detailing his fears ahead of the procedure.READ MORE: Elton John ‘booed by crowd’ at farewell tour after Newcastle quip“Slightly dreading this pm,” he wrote.“Having implant drilled into the bone of my front top tooth. “Was meant to happen 6 months ago but bone graft didn't take well so had to wait. “It’s going to be deep so not fun.“I'm signing off now, may bow out of media next week if face swells.

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Life insurers may get to sell health covers

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'I'll be back': 94-year-old crossing guard retires after 57 years at New Jersey school

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Biden to consider a gasoline tax holiday

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We cannot be at ease till covid-19 turns endemic

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Jeff Bridges on COVID, cancer battle: My wife would ask, ‘Is he gonna die?’

near-death experience battling COVID and cancer. In an interview set to air on CBS “Sunday Morning” this Sunday, the 72-year-old recounted how serious his fight with lymphoma became after getting diagnosed with COVID and spending five weeks in the ICU. “Oh, man — what a journey,” Bridges recounted before admitting he “couldn’t breathe” and went through “amazing pain” during the ordeal.When interviewer Ben Mankiewicz asked whether he had moments where he thought, “Well, this might be it,” the “Big Lebowski” star responded, “Oh, the doctors, yeah – my wife would ask, ‘Is he gonna die?’ And they say, ‘We’re doing the best we can.’ They wouldn’t reassure her that it was all gonna be fine.” Bridges, who this year is celebrating 45 years of marriage to Susan Geston, also pondered that it was interesting how different people deal with mortality.

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Jeff Bridges Reveals He Was 'Pretty Close to Dying' While Fighting COVID-19 Amid Cancer Battle

Jeff Bridges is reflecting on the year that he called a “bizarre dream.” In a new interview with, the 72-year-old actor shared that he almost died after a battle with COVID-19, that was heightened due to his chemotherapy treatment -- after his diagnosis with non-Hodgkin lymphoma in 2020. In October 2020, Bridges shared that during a workout, he felt something abnormal in his stomach. When he went to the doctors, it was revealed to be a 12 by 9-inch tumor. The actor said at the time that the «prognosis is good.» actor said he immediately started chemotherapy by infusion and oral chemo, which caused the tumor to shrink.

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interview with People, the now-healthy 72-year-old said the last year and a half feels like “a bizarre dream” that he wasn’t sure he’d overcome. It all started when Bridges was doing a home workout and felt something unusual in his stomach. He would be diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma.“I had a 12-by-9-inch tumor in my body.

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Jeff Bridges says he was 'close to dying' battling COVID while in chemo for cancer: 'I was ready to go'

Jeff Bridges is thankful to be alive after surviving non-Hodgkins lymphoma, a cancer of the lymphatic system, and COVID. In this week’s issue of People magazine, the Oscar winner detailed his difficult year and a half and how he "was pretty close to dying." The 72-year-old’s terrifying health saga all started one morning while he was doing his usual exercises at home.The actor felt something strange in his stomach and was compelled to get it checked out by his doctor. "I had a 12-by-9-inch tumor in my body," Bridges recalled.

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Jeff Bridges, 72, reveals he almost died when he got COVID during chemo to fight off lymphoma

Jeff Bridges almost died when he came down with COVID in January 2021.The Big Lebowski star, 72, had no resistance as he was getting chemo for his non-Hodgkin lymphoma.The Hollywood icon added that he did not really have the will to fight the virus as he felt he was 'dancing with mortality,' he toldPeople.The star has been in remission from lymphoma since September 2021 and is now promoting his new FX show The Old Man. Close call: Jeff Bridges has shared that he almost died when he came down with COVID in early 2021. He was pictured in LA in 2019 A rare recent photo of Bridges: Here he is seen in November 2020.

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