Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAcclaimed actor Sir Simon Russell Beale has revealed he is currently undergoing chemotherapy for bowel cancer, having been diagnosed earlier this year. The House of the Dragon star first disclosed his diagnosis in April after being forced to withdraw from the Royal Shakespeare Company’s production of Titus Andronicus. Before receiving his cancer diagnosis, Beale was admitted to intensive care due to a severe gut blockage, where he remained unaware of the underlying cause of his illness. Despite his ongoing treatment, the 65-year-old is touring with the RSC in a puppet production of Venus and Adonis, a role he finds manageable during his recovery. Beale expects to make a full recovery, reporting minimal side effects from chemotherapy, and recalled being reassured by a consultant when he questioned whether he would die. In fullHouse of the Dragon’s Simon Russell Beale shares health update after intensive care stint led to cancer diagnosisThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
House of the Dragon actor shares hopeful cancer update
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAcclaimed actor Sir Simon Russell Beale has revealed he is currently undergoing chemotherapy for bowel cancer, having been diagnosed earlier this year. The House of the Dragon star first disclosed his diagnosis in April after being forced to withdraw from the Royal Shakespeare Company’s production of Titus Andronicus. Before receiving his cancer diagnosis, Beale was admitted to intensive care due to a severe gut blockage, where he remained unaware of the underlying cause of his illness. Despite his ongoing treatment, the 65-year-old is touring with the RSC in a puppet production of Venus and Adonis, a role he finds manageable during his recovery. Beale expects to make a full recovery, reporting minimal side effects from chemotherapy, and recalled being reassured by a consultant when he questioned whether he would die. In fullHouse of the Dragon’s Simon Russell Beale shares health update after intensive care stint led to cancer diagnosisThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
