Muhammed Ali Legendary boxer Muhammed Ali was one of the first major celebrities to go public with a Parkinson’s disease diagnosis. He was diagnosed in 1984, in his 40s, three years after he retired from boxing. Ali became a fierce advocate for Parkinson’s awareness and treatment.
The donor was his wife at the time, Ann Lopez, who immediately offered up her own kidney when she found out he needed one. The transplant was a success. He was even out on the golf course 10 days post-op. What is George Lopez doing now?
Comedian George Lopez has been through a lot — from a successful career as an entertainer through a kidney disease and everything in between. In “I’m Not Gonna LieAnd Other Lies You Tell When You Turn 50,” Lopez opens up about life. Here’s an excerpt. I did it! I hit the number. Unbelievable. I turned fifty!
When he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, doctors told Fox, star of the classic “Back to the Future” film series, he had 10 years left to work. That was 26 years ago, in 1991, when the actor was just 30 years old.
What disease does George Lopez have?
George Lopez’ spokesperson said that the veteran comedian has a genetic disorder that caused kidney failure.
According to George Lopez, ABC prime-time entertainment president Steve McPherson explained to him that the network would lose money if the show was picked up again, hence the need to cancel to show.
George Lopez had to cancel his New Year’s Eve comedy show after he fell ill onstage in the middle of his set.
What disease does George Lopez have?
In April 2004, George was told by doctors that the surgery he had been putting off had to happen in April of the following year. He needed a kidney transplant, and it was a long time coming.
Like a lot of people during the COVID-19 pandemic, George started a podcast in February 2021, called OMG HI with George Lopez. It’s produced by comics Bill Burr and Al Madrigal’s podcast network, All Things Comedy. Guests so far have included Edward James Olmos, Bobby Lee, and B-Real, to name a few.
Does George Lopez Have Cancer?
George Lopez does not seem to have cancer. However, George was diagnosed with kidney failure and required a kidney transplant.
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George Lopez stepped off the stage in the middle of a New Year’s Eve event after being ill during his performance according to reports.
What disease did George Lopez have?
By George Lopez. Comedian George Lopez has been through a lot — from a successful career as an entertainer through a kidney disease and everything in between. In “I’m Not Gonna Lie…And Other Lies You Tell When You Turn 50,” Lopez opens up about life. Here’s an excerpt.
Copyright © 2013 by George Lopez. From the book I’M NOT GONNA LIE…AND OTHER LIES YOU TELL WHEN YOU TURN 50 by George Lopez, published by Celebra, a imprint of New American Library, division of Penguin Group. Reprinted with permission.
