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Roger Ebert Dies at 70 – Watch His Best TV Clips

TheFW Staff — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 20:18:03 +0000

It is with a heavy heart and our thumbs way, way down that we report that film critic Roger Ebert has passed away at the age of 70 after a long public battle with cancer. To say Ebert was the world’s most influential film critic is an understatement. As a longtime writer for the Chicago [...]

Dad With Terminal Brain Cancer Wins Marathon While Pushing Daughter in Stroller

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 17:00:05 +0000

Iram Leon isn’t going to let a little thing like cancer slow him down. In the latest story about the power of the human spirit on display at a marathon, the 32-year-old man battling terminal brain cancer finished first in the Gusher Marathon in Beaumont, Texas earlier this month, while pushing his six-year-old daughter the [...]

Woman Bravely Runs 52 Marathons in 52 Weeks to Lead Fight Against Pancreatic Cancer

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 17:01:32 +0000

Julie Weiss isn’t afraid to run from a challenge. Weiss, 42, competed in the Los Angeles Marathon this past Sunday, putting an end to a remarkable streak in which she ran 52 marathons in 52 weeks in order to raise awareness of pancreatic cancer, which killed her father in 2010. The California resident said, “Pancreatic [...]

Jake Owen's Father Receiving Intense Cancer Treatments for Next Six Weeks

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 14:00:48 +0000

Jake Owen recently shared a photo of his visit with his dad, Steve, who was recovering from throat surgery at the time. The singer offered a new update about his father's condition, revealing that his dad is now undergoing an intense course of radiation treatment at the Mayo Clinic.

Ray Price's Cancer Is in Remission

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 18:00:07 +0000

Legendary country star Ray Price has been battling pancreatic cancer, but there’s good news for the veteran entertainer. The 87-year-old singer has announced that his cancer is in remission, and he will be undergoing physical therapy as the next phase of his treatment. Price — who decades-long career includes hits like ‘For the Good Times,’ [...]

Bruce Heads to Memphis for the Country Cares for St. Jude Kids 2013 Seminar [PHOTOS]

Bruce — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 18:49:07 +0000

I recently took my 7th trip to Memphis to tour St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Each time I go, I learn something new about this amazing place, as well as re-energize myself to raise funds for them. It takes $1.8 million a day to run St. Jude, and a majority of that cost is received through donations.

Martina McBride's Fans Raise Over $25K for Cancer Research

Jessica Nicholson — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 14:00:58 +0000

It's no secret that the right song can inspire healing and action, and Martina McBride's recent ballad 'I'm Gonna Love You Through It' is a prime example. The powerful and emotional song -- which describes one woman's journey through breast cancer diagnosis and treatment -- inspired McBride's fans to raise over $25,000 for cancer research.

Ray Price Diagnosed With Pancreatic Cancer

Billy Dukes — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 14:45:21 +0000

Country legend Ray Price has confirmed he’s been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. The 86-year-old Country Music Hall of Famer says he has been undergoing chemotherapy for six months and is encouraged by the results. During an interview with the San Antonio Express, Price revealed that, thankfully, the tumor has not grown during the chemo. He [...]

Hit Songwriter Tim Johnson Dead Following Battle With Cancer

Billy Dukes — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 18:00:27 +0000

Tim Johnson is behind the lyrics to some of the most powerful country music songs written over the last two decades. The songwriter had over 100 of his songs cut on major label records, and was a cherished father, husband and friend to many in the Nashville community. Johnson died Sunday morning (Oct. 21) after a long battle with cancer.

Country Stars Mourn the Death of Cancer-Stricken Teen Lane Goodwin

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 20:00:00 +0000

Country music stars and fans are mourning the death of 13-year-old Lane Goodwin, whose battle with cancer gained national attention when a Facebook campaign to show support for him went viral. Artists like Jake Owen, Chris Young, Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood, Josh Turner, Lee Brice, Brantley Gilbert and many others posted photos of themselves giving [...]