Kathy Bates, an actress who is well-known for her strong on-screen personas, recently disclosed that she suffers from a severe chronic illness. She still motivates us with her tenacity and love for her work in spite of this setback.
Despite not being a typical leading lady, Bates persevered and achieved success as a character actor after starting her acting career in New York in 1970.
Kathy Bates pondering
“I was never an ingenue,” Bates said, looking back on those formative years. I’ve only ever worked as a character actor. It was a major issue for me when I was younger since I was never attractive enough. It was hard, not just for the lack of work, but because you have to face up to how people are looking at you.”,
Her breakthrough came at the age of 42 when she portrayed a psychotic fan in the film “Misery,” earning her a Best Actress Academy Award. Despite facing limited options for roles throughout her career, Bates found power and strength in the characters she portrayed.
In addition to her acting achievements, Bates has also directed episodes for popular TV shows like “Homicide: Life on the Street,” “NYPD Blue,” “Oz,” and “Six Feet Under.” She has truly made her mark in the entertainment industry.
Awareness ribbon for lymphedema
Kathy Bates on set
But Bates has also faced health setbacks in her personal life. She battled cancer twice, first ovarian cancer in 2003 and then breast cancer in 2012. Following her breast cancer surgery, she revealed her lymphedema diagnosis and became a spokesperson for the Lymphatic Education & Research Network.
Swelling in the arms or legs is a symptom of lymphedema. Bates has demonstrated amazing fortitude in the face of this difficulty by controlling her symptoms by wearing compression sleeves and losing weight. She refuses to allow the disease dictate how she lives and thinks it’s important to slow down and concentrate on each task. She inspires others with lymphedema to enjoy life to the fullest by sharing her own experiences.Bates is committed to supporting lymphedema research in addition to increasing public awareness of the illness. She still advocates for the cause and pursues roles she loves in spite of her diagnosis. She has shown us all that it is possible not just to live with a chronic health condition but to thrive with it.
Assistance with lymphedema
Assistance with lymphedema
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