Jeff Bridges’ cancer diagnosis was no secret. The actor regularly kept fans up to date with his progress and was finally starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. However, Bridges’ lymphoma treatments had wrecked his immune system, so when he contracted COVID, it was at the worst possible time. He was left languishing in hospital, in agony and losing the will to live. But then all the love started flooding in.
Bridges credited the warmth and love from fans and family for likely being why he’s still alive today. “You feel all that love, energy coming, that can’t help but make you feel better, and it probably saved my life, I think, feeling all that love coming at me,” he told “Good Morning America”in mid-June. Bridges shared the near-death experience of battling cancer and COVID actually “enhanced [his world] outlook.” He admitted that “everything got a chance to get more intense” as he was enveloped in more and more love.
Bridges’ fans are still feeling the warms despite the actor being back on his feet again. “Glad to see him doing well and looking great!” tweeted one. “Love to hear that Jeff…..you deserve a long and beautiful life!” wrote another. I’m very happy for your recovery. You’re an excellent actor and wonderful person,”said a third. “I’ve been thinkin about ya! Wish you the very best and can’t wait to watch The Old Man, you damn teenager,” Kathy Griffin commented.