News and Stories About Public Figures
Erin Willett Celebrates Her First Mother’s Day
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 on Life One Year Post-Diagnosis
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: Paying Tribute
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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2019 Year in Review: PanCAN in the News
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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Siri Co-founder: ‘I’ll Wear Purple the Rest of My Life’
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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Famous Rock Band Member Fights Pancreatic Cancer
His father died of pancreatic cancer in 1974. For decades, Frankie Banali knew that the same disease – of which […]
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November Awareness Campaign Features PSAs Highlighting Survivors and Caregivers
It’s Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month! Today the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) kicks off a November public awareness campaign – […]
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Alex Trebek Appears in Global PSA about Pancreatic Cancer
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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Moments Matter: Brian Cashman
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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Mexican Singer and Legend José José Passes Away Following 2017 Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis
Legendary Mexican singer, José José, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2017, died on Saturday, Sept. 28. He was […]
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10th Annual “Dirty Dancing Festival” Pays Tribute to Patrick Swayze
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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Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Treated for Pancreatic Cancer
The U.S. Supreme Court announced today that Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, 86, has just completed a three-week course of radiation […]
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Patrick Swayze Documentary Debuts on His Birthday
A documentary about the life story of Patrick Swayze is scheduled to debut this weekend – on the late actor’s […]
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St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Famer Bob Gibson Diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer
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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Hip-hop Legend Bushwick Bill Passes Away Following Stage IV Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis
Rapper Bushwick Bill, a founding member of the Geto Boys, died on Sunday evening, according to his publicist. He was […]
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Alex Trebek’s Message of Hope for Pancreatic Cancer Patients
This week, Alex Trebek appeared on the cover of People magazine sharing a positive update in his journey with stage […]
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Alex Trebek Shares His Pancreatic Cancer Journey
“Jeopardy!” show host Alex Trebek, 78, opened up about his pancreatic cancer diagnosis in a CBS News “Sunday Morning” interview […]
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Alex Trebek Joins 55 Survivors, 2,300 Others at PurpleStride Los Angeles
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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Team Alex Supports Alex Trebek at PurpleStride L.A.
As Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) supporters in Southern California gear up for PurpleStride Los Angeles on May 4, a […]
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Stage IV Pancreatic Cancer Survivor Writes Open Letter to Alex Trebek
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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Jeopardy TV Show Host Alex Trebek Diagnosed with Stage IV Pancreatic Cancer
Alex Trebek, longtime host of TV game show, “Jeopardy!,” announced Wednesday, March 6, that he has been diagnosed with stage […]
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Recognizing African-American History Month
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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Remembering NFL Stars Affected by Pancreatic Cancer
As we gear up for the Super Bowl this weekend, we pay tribute to NFL standouts affected by pancreatic cancer. […]
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PanCAN Fights PNETs – the Cancer that Took Aretha Franklin’s Life
“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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Two Great Women, Two Great Movies
Editors note: Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Sharon Jones are two extraordinary women who battled pancreatic cancer and reached remarkable heights […]
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Black History Month: Remembering Trailblazers Who Passed of Pancreatic Cancer
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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A Tribute to Lives Lost to Pancreatic Cancer in 2017
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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Reality Star Tori Deal visits PanCAN
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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2017 Year in Review: PanCAN in the News
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 Chairman Leandro Rizzuto Passes
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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Patriots’ Tom Brady Supports High School Football Coach
New England Patriots’ star quarterback sent a heartfelt video to Derek Yancik, football coach at Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical […]
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Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month Makes News Headlines
Throughout November, Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, the world turned purple in an effort to raise critical awareness of pancreatic cancer, […]
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Mindy Kaling, Lisa Niemi Swayze Auctioning Items to Benefit PanCAN
Hot off the heels of World Pancreatic Cancer Day, Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) Influencers of Hope Lisa Niemi Swayze […]
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The Rock Sends Special Message to Grandmother Battling Stage IV Pancreatic Cancer
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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Miss Louisiana Raises Awareness at 2018 Miss America Competition
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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Actor, Writer and Director Joseph Bologna Dies from Pancreatic Cancer
Hollywood is in mourning today after losing one of its own to pancreatic cancer. Yesterday, multiple news sources confirmed that […]
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Pancreatic Cancer Claims Life of Former Dallas Cowboys Player
Yesterday, The Dallas Morning News confirmed that former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Willie Townes succumbed to pancreatic cancer just one […]
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Google Doodle Celebrates Designer Who Passed Away from Pancreatic Cancer
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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Atlanta Affiliate Partners with Calvin Johnson, Jr. to Raise Pancreatic Cancer Awareness
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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Oscar-Winning Director of “Rocky” Loses Battle With Pancreatic Cancer
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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Reality TV Star Erin Willett Visits PanCAN
Erin Willet, the singer, songwriter and reality TV star, utilizing her platform to provide hope for families affected by pancreatic […]
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Remembering Patrick Swayze with New “Dirty Dancing” TV Musical
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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Celebs, Influencers, Survivors and Other Notables Join Together at PurpleStride to End Pancreatic Cancer
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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In Their Own Words – Part 2
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network recently sat down with actor, entrepreneur and longtime supporter Rodney Van Johnson. Rodney is also […]
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Richard Hatch is Lost to Pancreatic Cancer
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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Celebrating Prominent African-Americans
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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Another Legend Lost: Remembering Iconic Screen and Stage Actor John Hurt
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
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
Awareness Needed For Deadly Disease That Claimed Life of Alan Rickman Pancreatic Cancer Has the Lowest Survival Rate of Any […]
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