Sir Ian McKellen attends 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' premiere at the Ziegfeld Theater on Dec. 6, 2012, in New York City (© D Dipasupil/FilmMagic/Getty Images)

Sir Ian McKellen reveals he's had prostate cancer for 7 years

12/11/2012

With "The Hobbit" hitting theaters in just a few days, Gandalf — sorry, we mean Sir Ian McKellen — has issued some troubling news. The 73-year-old thespian reveals he has had prostate cancer for the last "six or seven years." Fortunately, McKellen has made living with the disease part of his life. "I am examined regularly, and it's just contained," he said. "It's not spreading. I've not had any treatment." Stay healthy, Ian. Middle-earth, and this Earth, need you around as long as possible. [Source]

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