Notorious Hollywood film producer Harvey Weinstein is once again in the news. It is reported that Harvey has been found to have dangerous bone marrow cancer. US media released the news on Monday. According to reports, 72-year-old Harvey Weinstein suffers from chronic myelogenous leukemia. He is receiving treatment in a New York jail.
Weinstein suffered from long-term illness
News of Harvey’s cancer comes after reports that his health has deteriorated. He last appeared in court in September. Here he looks weak. Just a month before news broke that Harvey Weinstein had cancer, another sexual assault case against Harvey Weinstein occurred. He also underwent emergency heart surgery last month, after which his spokesman said he was now out of danger.
A spokesman for Harvey declined to comment on his health. He said it was sad and disturbing that Harvey Weinstein’s health issues “have become a topic of public discussion.” He also said that “out of consideration for and respect for Mr. Weinstein’s privacy, he did not wish to say anything further.”
In July, Harvey Weinstein was transferred from a New York prison to a hospital. Here, he faced many illnesses, including COVID-19 and pneumonia. This includes diabetes, high blood pressure, spinal stenosis, and fluid buildup in the heart and lungs. Harvey also contracted the coronavirus in 2020.
jailed for this case
Harvey Weinstein was once a famous Hollywood film producer. During the #MeToo movement in the industry, many women accused him of sexual harassment. In February 2020, he was found guilty of rape. He was also found guilty of sexual exploitation of an actress and forced oral sex with a production assistant. As a result, Harvey is serving a 23-year sentence.
However, in April 2024, the New York court overturned the verdict in the case. The court said the judge’s decision in the case was unfair. In that case, Weinstein’s case will be heard again in November. Let us tell you that 80 women, including actresses Angelina Jolie and Gwyneth Paltrow, have accused Harvey Weinstein of harassment, sexual exploitation and rape.
