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Bryant Gumbel announces cancer bout on Regis and Kelly
More proof that cancer can affect anyone.
One of the ‘Today’ show’s most popular former hosts announced today, Dec. 8, that he had lung cancer surgery two months ago and kept it secret.
Bryant Gumbel made the announcement while filling in for Regis Philbin on “Live! with Regis and Kelly.” Philbin is recovering from hip replacement surgery.
See clip of Gumbel’s announcement on PEOPLE.com
The HBO “Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel” host said a malignant tumor was removed from his lung.
Gumbel said doctors hope he is cancer free. His plans to see his surgeon next week.
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By James
December 8, 2009 10:41 AM | Link to this
“Philibin is recovering from hip replacement surgery.” Gumbel is filling in for Philibin? What, is this rhyming class, or did the editor decide to take a 5 martini lunch?
By Big
December 8, 2009 11:07 AM | Link to this
It’s a blog dude…lighten up. It’s not like this stuff goes in the paper or gets edited.
By LJC
December 9, 2009 11:18 AM | Link to this
There is nothing wrong with this article. James, you’re the one with one-to-many to drink!!