Disgraced Hollywood mogul and convicted sex offender Harvey Weinstein’s health is rapidly deteriorating while behind bars.
It was announced yesterday that Weinstein was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia — an uncommon form of cancer of the bone marrow, according to the Mayo Clinic.
According the NBC News sources, Weinstein is undergoing treatment in prison at Rikers Island in New York.
Harvey Weinstein is battling cancer behind bars. https://t.co/VbqOFoWXdp
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Weinstein’s legal team said in a statement to NBC News on Monday night, “Out of respect for Mr. Weinstein’s privacy, we will offer no further comment.”
Since his incarceration, Weinstein has been hit with a slew of serious health issues.
Last month, he underwent emergency heart surgery to alleviate a significant amount of fluid in his lungs and heart.
In July, he was hospitalized and tested positive for Covid-19 and double pneumonia.
In 2022 Weinstein was found guilty of rape in Los Angeles and sentenced to 16 years in prison, and became the lightning rod for the #MeToo movement.