News and Stories About Public Figures

PGA Tour great Tom Weiskopf says ‘Be proactive, not reactive’ to diagnosis.

Team Trek Against Pancreatic Cancer includes three actors – one a 17-year survivor.

Alcee Hastings (D-FL) died on April 6 after battling stage IV pancreatic cancer.

Anyone anywhere can join Team Nicky Trebek and fundraise for the virtual event.

The life of the legendary Aretha Franklin is captured in a new National Geographic limited series, “Genius: Aretha,” that begins […]
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President and CEO of Marriott International Arne Sorenson died yesterday, Feb. 15, 2021, at the age of 62. Sorenson was […]
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Editor’s note: We’re wrapping up 2020 by highlighting key things that have happened in the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) […]
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Nov. 19 marked another successful World Pancreatic Cancer Day – a dedicated day during Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month in November […]
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We join the world in mourning the death of Alex Trebek, who had stage IV pancreatic cancer. The longtime host […]
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The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), a leading nonprofit patient advocacy organization dedicated to fighting the world’s toughest cancer, joins […]
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Editor’s Note: We were sad to learn of Bill’s passing shortly after publication. Bill’s story, like so many others, is […]
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“Fight for the things that you care about but do it in a way that will lead others to join […]
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Rock ‘n’ roll has lost an icon, and the pancreatic cancer community lost a friend and passionate supporter. Frankie Banali, […]
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Alex Trebek’s new memoir, “The Answer Is…Reflections on My Life,” is available today, one day ahead of his 80th birthday. […]
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The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), a leading patient advocacy organization dedicated to fighting the world’s toughest cancer, is grateful […]
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The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) joins the world in mourning the death of civil rights icon John Lewis to […]
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The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), a leading patient advocacy organization dedicated to fighting the world’s toughest cancer, joins the […]
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“Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek released a video today to update fans on what – and how – he’s been doing […]
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One year ago, Erin Willett was performing “Hope’s Alive” at Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s (PanCAN) PurpleStride New York City in […]
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Alex Trebek shared a via video today to mark one year since he told the world he was fighting pancreatic […]
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Black History Month recognizes and pays tribute to the role African Americans played in shaping U.S. history. While they are […]
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Editor’s note: We continue our 2019 Year in Review series today by recapping some of PanCAN’s high-profile media coverage this […]
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Dag Kittlaus was expecting a routine follow-up message when the doctor’s office called after his physical exam in November 2016. […]
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His father died of pancreatic cancer in 1974. For decades, Frankie Banali knew that the same disease – of which […]
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It’s Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month! Today the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) kicks off a November public awareness campaign – […]
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Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek has joined the World Pancreatic Cancer Coalition’s (WPCC) global awareness initiative, making an appearance in a […]
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It was a challenging season for major league baseball’s New York Yankees. Despite a star roster, numerous injuries led to […]
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Legendary Mexican singer, José José, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2017, died on Saturday, Sept. 28. He was […]
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While greeting festival-goers stopping by the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s (PanCAN) information table at the “Dirty Dancing Festival” earlier this […]
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Editor’s note: Sadly, Ruth Bader Ginsburg died of pancreatic cancer on Sept. 18, 2020.  The U.S. Supreme Court announced today […]
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A documentary about the life story of Patrick Swayze is scheduled to debut this weekend – on the late actor’s […]
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Right-handed baseball legend Bob Gibson, formerly of the St. Louis Cardinals, is battling pancreatic cancer. The news came on July […]
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Rapper Bushwick Bill, a founding member of the Geto Boys, died on Sunday evening, according to his publicist. He was […]
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This week, Alex Trebek appeared on the cover of People magazine sharing a positive update in his journey with stage […]
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“Jeopardy!” show host Alex Trebek, 78, opened up about his pancreatic cancer diagnosis in a CBS News “Sunday Morning” interview […]
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It was a record-breaking morning filled with unforgettable moments for the more than 2,300 pancreatic cancer survivors, caregivers, families, volunteers […]
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As Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) supporters in Southern California gear up for PurpleStride Los Angeles on May 4, a […]
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Editor’s note: Elise Tedeschi wrote an open letter to “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek, who announced last week that he was diagnosed […]
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Alex Trebek, longtime host of TV game show, “Jeopardy!,” announced Wednesday, March 6, that he has been diagnosed with stage […]
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It’s African-American History Month, which pays tribute to generations of African-Americans who struggled with adversity to achieve full citizenship in […]
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As we gear up for the Super Bowl this weekend, we pay tribute to NFL standouts affected by pancreatic cancer. […]
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“Respect.” “(You Make Me Feel Like a) Natural Woman.” “I Say a Little Prayer.” Aretha Franklin’s velvety, smooth melodies became […]
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Editors note: Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Sharon Jones are two extraordinary women who battled pancreatic cancer and reached remarkable heights […]
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Top Row L-R: Saxophonist David “Fathead” Newman, Olympic gold medalist Willye White, pianist Count Basie, author Lorraine Hansberry, singer Sharon […]
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Despite an intense fight against the world’s toughest cancer, far too many people near and dear were lost this year […]
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MTV reality star Tori Deal visited the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s (PanCAN) Manhattan Beach national headquarters recently and spoke about […]
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Editor’s note: Our “Year in Review” series recapping the year’s top stories in pancreatic cancer research, national news, volunteer contributions […]
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Conair Corporation confirmed the passing of Co-Founder and Chairman of the Board Leandro  “Lee” Rizzuto from pancreatic cancer on Dec. […]
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New England Patriots’ star quarterback sent a heartfelt video to Derek Yancik, football coach at Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical […]
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Throughout November, Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, the world turned purple in an effort to raise critical awareness of pancreatic cancer, […]
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Hot off the heels of World Pancreatic Cancer Day, Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) Influencers of Hope Lisa Niemi Swayze […]
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Last night, powerhouse wrestler-turned-actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson sent a special video message to Judy Rosenberg, a 76-year-old grandmother to […]
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Editor’s note: PanCAN congratulates Laryssa on being one of the top 10 finalists on last night’s 2018 Miss America Competition. […]
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Hollywood is in mourning today after losing one of its own to pancreatic cancer. Yesterday, multiple news sources confirmed that […]
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Yesterday, The Dallas Morning News confirmed that former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Willie Townes succumbed to pancreatic cancer just one […]
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Acclaimed costume designer Eiko Ishioka was featured on Google search’s Google Doodle this week. The Tokyo-born designer would have been […]
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Earlier this month, members of our Atlanta Affiliate turned Midtown Bowl purple at the “Going Purple” Bowl-A-Thon. The affiliate partnered […]
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John G. Avildsen, director of the 1976 iconic sports film “Rocky” and the first three “Karate Kid” movies, has died from […]
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Erin Willet, the singer, songwriter and reality TV star, utilizing her platform to provide hope for families affected by pancreatic […]
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It’s been 30 years since the smash hit “Dirty Dancing,” starring the late Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey, lifted the […]
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An unseasonal sprinkling of rain in L.A. didn’t dampen the spirits of more than 1,500 who joined the sea of […]
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The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network recently sat down with actor, entrepreneur and longtime supporter Rodney Van Johnson. Rodney is also […]
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Another Legendary Actor Is Lost To Pancreatic Cancer Richard Hatch Dies from the Deadliest Major Cancer with a Five-year Survival […]
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Throughout Black History Month this February, we’re recognizing groundbreaking, resilient and beloved African-Americans for their contributions to our nation. From […]
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Today we learned that iconic screen and stage actor John Hurt has died from pancreatic cancer. He was 77. The […]
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Mindy Kaling Delivers Hope With Haute-Couture for Pancreatic Cancer Actress Auctions Clothing to Support the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network MANHATTAN […]
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Awareness Needed For Deadly Disease That Claimed Life of Alan Rickman Pancreatic Cancer Has the Lowest Survival Rate of Any […]
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