Actor Larry Hagman Diagnosed with Cancer

Actor Larry Hagman, - who is best known for his role as the villainous J.R. Ewing on the TV drama Dallas - said he is battling cancer.

By Medical Daily Reporter | October 15, 2011

Actor Larry Hagman, - who is best known for his role as the villainous J.R. Ewing on the TV drama Dallas - said he is battling cancer.

The 80-year-old actor did not specify which type of cancer he is battling but said he would be getting treatment while working on TV, reports USA Today.

Actor Larry Hagman

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Actor Larry Hagman

Actor Larry Hagman

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"I do want everyone to know that it is a very common and treatable form of cancer," the actor said, according to USA Today.

Hagman got a liver transplant in 1995 after admitting that he had been a heavy drinker. He has also discussed in interviews his previous battle with cancer after which he quit smoking.

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