Georgia Frontiere, the Rams owner, who died at 80 of breast cancer, is a recent example. According to her wishes, her illness was kept a secret by family members and team officials.
Deciding to reveal an illness can leave one feeling exposed and vulnerable. Having to worry about the added attention and press this kind of news can bring is especially difficult while battling disease.
Choosing not to reveal a major illness might seem like the obvious choice for a public figure faced with this decision. Besides the unwanted press, there are other reasons a celebrity might choose not to reveal their illness.
Being remembered for their work, not their disease is what most people desire. And, going public with a disease can be a career-ender, so many choose to keep their battles private.
Despite the difficulties in mentioning a serious illness to the public, much good can come from revealing it.
Speaking about the disease publicly can help raise awareness for it, and also help to encourage those at risk to get screened.
Another example: Lance Armstrong, who just won his 7th Tour de France race, shed light on testicular cancer, even while his cancer had spread to his lungs and brain.
Why do these celebrities reveal their illnesses? I suspect it's because the act of revealing is cathartic. The end result is often clarity and a new purpose.
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Title: Is it Beneficial for a Celebrity to Reveal a Major Illness?
Author: Jeannie Giordano
Keywords: celebrity,celebrities,illness,illnesses,health,health,celebrities,social,health,entertainment
Word Count: 229
Category: Arts & Entertainment:Celebrities
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