As he promoted his new book “Taste: My Life Through Food,”Stanley Tucci said that he was still recovering after his treatment for cancer during production of his CNN reality show. “Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy.”
The “Big Night” “Devil Wears Prada”In a new conversation, actor details his fight with cancer. The New York TimesHe explained the impact of the illness on his life. After three radiation treatments, Tucci experienced vertigo as well as a loss in appetite.
“It was hard because I could taste everything, but I couldn’t necessarily swallow,”Tucci spoke to the Times about production and described an incident involving steak florentina. “I had to chew it for 10 minutes to get it down my throat… [Other times] I just had to get rid of the food.”
He also said that he didn’t fear death during the experience but rather the possibility to lose his sense of taste.
“I mean, if you can’t eat and enjoy food, how are you going to enjoy anything else?” Tucci said.
Tucci has previously written cookbooks. “Taste: My Life Through Food” is a reflection on the actor’s lifelong relationship with food, with some stretches involving memories of his mother’s cooking and stories involving his least favorite meals from working on film sets.
“Taste: My Life Through Food”Gallery Books will publish the book on October 5. “Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy”This series was first shown on CNN in January. You can view all six episodes on YouTube TV, HBO Max or other services.
J. Kim Murphy contributed to the report.