SEINFELD star Michael Richards has opened up about his battle with prostate cancer that nearly ended his life.
The actor shared his diagnosis in an interview with People, revealing it changed everything for him six years ago.
“I thought, well, this is my time. I’m ready to go,” Michael, 74, told the outlet about receiving the news.
“But then my son came to mind just a few seconds later and I heard myself saying, ‘I’ve got a 9-year-old and I’d like to be around for him. Is there any way I can get a little more life going?’ the TV star confessed.
He also shared that he underwent surgery to remove his entire prostate after a concerning biopsy.
“It had to be contained quickly,” Michael explained. “I had to go for the full surgery. If I hadn’t, I probably would have been dead in about eight months.”
Michael further discusses the health scare in his new memoir, Entrances and Exits, dropping June 4.
“I had over 40 journals I’d kept over the years and wanted to do a full review of my life,” the TV personality said about his decision to write the book.
“I’m turning 75, so maybe wanting to do that is something that comes with being my age. I wanted to connect with feelings and memory. I’m surprised at how much I was able to remember,” he added.
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