Kurt Russell's Wife Is Saying Goodbye After Her Husband's Tragic Diagnosis

From a child star to becoming an icon,  Kurt Russell's career has been on the rise   for decades. He is known for his versatility,  charisma, and enduring presence in Hollywood.  His journey to stardom was one filled with  ups and downs, yet he scaled through it all.   However, following his diagnosis, his  almost-perfect life took a tragic turn,   leaving his wife with no choice but to bid  him farewell. What is this tragic diagnosis?  Join us as we unravel the  details of Kurt Russell’s life!   To understand the details of Kurt Russell’s  diagnosis, we must first understand the   circumstances surrounding his life that  might have contributed to recent events.   Early Life and Career as a Child Actor The iconic American actor Kurt Russell   was born on March 17, 1951, in the heart of  Springfield, Massachusetts, United States   but grew up in Thousand Oaks, California.  Russell seemed to have acting in his blood,   as his father, Bing Russell, was also an  actor, and his mother, Louise Julia Russell,   a dancer. He has Scottish, Irish, English,  and German ancestry from both parents.  At the age of four, Russell and his family  relocated to California in order to explore   his father’s strong passion for acting after  being a baseball player for a while. His   father notably appeared in the television  series “Bonanza” and many other films,   showcasing his unique talents and unwavering  determination to become a successful actor.  Like his father, Kurt Russell also had a passion  for sports, specifically baseball. He enjoyed   playing baseball and ended up playing little  league baseball throughout his grade school   year. When he got to Thousand Oak High School, he  joined the high school baseball team and played   as a second baseman until he graduated in 1969. He began to show off signs of acting at a tender   age, and as a result, his parents set him on  a path to stardom in the 1960s. In no time,   he landed acting roles, appearing in a number  of Disney films until he was finally ready   for the big screen. His father's presence  in the movie industry exposed him to the   world of acting, and soon he embarked  on his own journey towards his dreams.  Russell began his acting career on TV shows. He  made his first television appearance in 1962,   appearing on “Dennis the Menace” and “The  Dick Powell Theater,” and later that year,   he auditioned for a role in the movie “Safe  at Home.” Russell pursued the audition,   primarily to meet baseball legends Mickey Mantle  and Roger Maris but, unfortunately, this dream was   short-lived; he didn't get the role as planned,  but that did not discourage his dreams of acting.  Soon after, he made his first film debut in  an uncredited appearance in the movie “It   Happened at the World’s Fair,” where he  played a boy who kicked the pilot in the   leg. The pilot Russell had kicked in the film  turned out to be the legendary Elvis Presley.  Despite appearing in a film that barely  acknowledged his presence, Russell wasn't   about to give up. Instead, he put more effort into  his acting skills, which landed him a role in the   TV series “Travels of Jaimie McPheeters” from 1963  to 1964 at just 12 years old. The show, which was   based on Robert Lewis Taylor’s novel of the same  name, won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1959.   He also appeared in many other movies, including  “The Man From U.N.C.L.E.” and “Gilligan Island.”   Russell was only 13 years old when he appeared in  the CBS series “Gilligan Island,” where he played   the role of a jungle boy, a role that earned him  further popularity in the entertainment world.  Russell had begun his acting career with  minor roles, but which movie made him popular?  He finally had his big break in 1966 when  he signed a ten-year contract with the   Walt Disney Company, an amazing deal for  the young and talented Russell. This new   opportunity paved the way for Russell's rise  to stardom, and according to Robert Osbourne,   he was “the studio's top star of the seventies.”  His unique talent had him on the rise as he landed   a role in the film “Follow Me, Boys!” which  marked the beginning of his soaring career,   as many other films followed soon after. Walt Disney described Russell as “a   fifteen-year-old boy for whom I predicted a  brilliant acting future” in what proved to be his   last film appearance. This comment about Russell  confirmed his unique talents on the big screen.  Before Walt Disney's death in 1966, one of the  last things he wrote was the name "Kurt Russell"   as "Kirt Russell" on a piece of paper, which  was a rare acknowledgement of Russell's future   success in the Walt Disney Company. A series  of roles, even more than he could handle,   followed this confirmation, but they were  necessary for him to become the icon he is today.  In January 1967, he landed a role as  Private Willie Prentiss in the episode   “Willie and the Yank: The Mosby Raiders”  in Walt Disney’s Wonderful World of Color,   released theatrically in some markets as  “Mosby’s Marauders.” Even though he signed   a contract with Walt Disney, Russell continued  to make guest appearances in non-Disney TV shows   like the NBC Western series “The Road West.” As a result of his uniqueness and commitment   to acting, Disney promoted Russell to star roles,  including the hit 1969 movie “Computer Wore Tennis   Shoes,” followed by another successful movie, “The  Barefoot Executive,” in 1971. It was a thrilling   time for the young star; his dreams were gradually  becoming a reality within a short period of time.  Despite having a successful career as an actor,  Russell, like his father, kept his baseball career   hanging close. He found an easy way to balance  both careers. He was known as a switch-hitting   second baseman for the California Angels minor  league affiliates in the early nineteen seventies,   the Bend Rainbows in 1971, and the Walla Walla  Islanders in the short-season Class A-Short Season   Northwest League. However, that merely marked  the start of his triumphant baseball career,   as he consistently made a lasting impact on every  career he touched. Later on, in 1973, he leveled   up to Class AA with the El Paso Sun Kings of the  Texas League. However, in a tragic turn of events,   while he was in the field turning the pivot of  a double player early in the season, an incoming   runner collided with him and tore the rotator  cuff in Russell’s right shoulder, which was his   throwing shoulder. This unexpected injury affected  his baseball career because he couldn't play for   El Paso anymore; instead, he became a designated  hitter for the independent Portland Mavericks in   the Northwest League late in their short season.  His father owns this team, entrusting him with   promotional work during the interim. Eventually,  his injury forced his retirement from baseball   in 1973, and he fully went into acting. Russell’s acting career as a child actor   was a huge success, but most child actors found it  difficult to transition from child roles to adult   roles, which could put an end to their acting  career. Do you think Russell experienced such   difficulty? Let's find out! Transition into Adult Roles  Unlike most child actors who found it difficult  to get adult roles later on, Russell Kurt easily   transitioned into adult roles, earning critical  acclaim along the way like a star. He appeared   in both TV shows and films, showcasing  his versatility and multifaceted ability   to handle any genre and role, whatever it is. In the autumn of 1974, he was featured in the   ABC series “The New Land,” inspired by the 1972  Swedish films of the same name. Although the movie   was critically acclaimed, it suffered low ratings  and aired for only six seasons of 13 episodes.   Russell didn't dwell much on this little setback;  he decided to return to Disney a year later for   the movie “The Strongest Man in the World.” Russell got an Emmy Award nomination for   Outstanding Lead Actor in the Limited Series  or a Special for the 1979 television film   “Elvis,” alongside his ex-wife, Priscilla, who  played Season Hubley in the film. This marked   Russell's official transition into Hollywood  after years of being a child actor. The series,   which was directed by John Carpenter, led to a  series of collaborations between Kurt Russell and   John Carpenter for movies like “Amber Waves” in  1980 and the comedy “Used Cars.” The most notable   is his 1981 portrayal of Snake Plissken, a war  hero in “Escape from New York." In that action   thriller, Russell portrayed the role of Snake  Plissken, a war hero turned criminal who is sent   to Manhattan, which was a maximum-security  prison. The film became a cult classic,   and Russell solidified his status as a rising  star and a household name, but this was only   the beginning of his many Hollywood hits. Russell returned to Disney as an adult star,   providing the voice of Copper in “The Fox and the  Hound” in 1981. He reunited with Carpenter for the   1982 film “The Thing,” a sci-fi horror film, which  was based upon the short story Who Goes There?  Russell's excellent performance in  "Silkwood” earned him a Golden Globe   Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.  This nomination marked the beginning of   numerous prestigious accolades in his journey. In 1984, Russell appeared in the romantic comedy   "Swing Shift,” which also featured Goldie Hawn,  his current partner. The set of “Swing Shift"   holds a memory of rekindled love as Hawn  and Russell realized their feelings for   each other over 15 years after their first  meet-up. Even though the movie was a flop,   Russell and Hawn became one of the most admired  couples in Hollywood. He went on to star in roles   like “The Mean Season” and “The Best of Times”  in 1986. He appeared in another Carpenter film,   "Big Trouble in Little China,” which was initially  a critical and commercial disappointment but   has since gained a cult audience. One of  the films Russell starred in with Hawn,   “Overboard,” a light comedy, gained popularity  at the box office, mostly because of the enduring   relationship between them. He co-starred with the  famous Sylvester Stallone in the 1989 movie “Tango   and Cash,” thereby expanding his acting career. Russell earned better reviews for Ron Howard's   1991 movie, “Backdraft,” and became popular for  his role in the 1993 western movie, “Tombstone,”   where he portrayed Wyatt Earp. He also had an  uncredited role in the 1994 film “Forrest Gump,   a role that could have given him an edge on the  Hollywood screen, but sadly, it did not. However,   that had nothing to do with his soaring career; he  continued to make waves, smashing several roles.  Russell remained a sought-after actor into  the 21st century, with a lot of hit roles   to his name. In 2004, Russell’s portrayal of  the U.S. Olympic hockey coach, Herb Brooks,   in the movie "Miracle" surprisingly won the  praise of critics. Elvis Mitchell of The New   York Times wrote, "Mr. Russell's cagey and  remote performance gives ''Miracle'' its few   breezes of fresh air." After two years, he  appeared in “Poseidon,” a remake of the 1972   cult classic about an ocean liner that capsized. In 2007, Russell played the murderous stunt driver   in Quentin Tarantino’s “Death Proof.” He kept his  partnership with Tarontino close to his heart,   appearing in two more of his films, “The Hateful  Eight" in 2015 and “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”   in 2019, solidifying his growing status. He also appeared in the action drama   “Deepwater Horizon” in 2016. He appeared in  several installments of the blockbuster hit   series "The Fast and Furious: Furious Seven"  in 2014, "The Fate of the Furious" in 2017,   and "F9: The Fast Saga" in 2021, all around the  same time. This hit series was a huge success,   which cemented Russell’s career even further. In addition to this, Russell had a role in the   2017 box-office hit “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.  2," which featured the Marvel Comics superhero   team. Russell's successful roles were piling  up fast, making him a beloved actor worldwide,   and he wasn't stopping any moment soon. He portrayed Santa Claus in the family   comedy “The Christmas Chronicles” with Hawns, his  current partner, as Mrs. Claus; the couple also   appeared in the sequel to the same movie. As a  result of the couple’s successful acting careers,   on May 4, 2017, Russell and Goldie Hawn received  stars in a double-star ceremony on the Hollywood   Walk of Fame for their achievements in motive  pictures. In 2019, Russell made a brief appearance   as a stunt coordinator in “Once Upon a Time in  Hollywood,” a dramedy set in 1969 Los Angeles.  Kurt Russell quickly became a household name  following the success of his acting career;   his unique talent paved the way for his journey  to stardom. Many know him for his exceptional   roles in several movies and TV shows, but what is  his personal life like beyond the big screen?   Personal Life Beyond the big screen, Russell had a pretty normal   life. During the filming of “Elvis” in 1979, he  met Season Hubley, his co-star in the movie. Their   relationship blossomed quickly, and soon they tied  the knot in the same year. The couple welcomed a   son named Boston Russell a year later, on February  10, 1980. Unfortunately, their marriage didn't   last as they expected. Their only option was  to file for divorce, which happened in 1983.  Russell met Goldie Hawn in the same year and the  duo had a lasting connection. His relationship   with Goldie Hawn had begun long before he married  Hubley. The couple first met on the set of “The   One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band” in  1968. Despite their six-year age difference and   the large ensemble cast in the Western musical,  Russell left a long-lasting impression on Hawn,   but the relationship didn't start up  right away like many had expected.  "I was twenty-one and he was sixteen, and I  thought he was adorable, but he was much too   young,” Goldie Hawn told Desert Island Discs on  BBC Radio Four. “And then years later we met up   again, and I liked him, and I remembered that I  liked him very much when I first met him. But we   both said we would never go out with another  actor, so it just shows you never can tell.”  At that point, they had both been married and  divorced. Goldie Hawn was married to director   Gus Trikonis from 1969 to 1976 and to Bill, the  father of Kate and Oliver Hudson, from 1976 to   1982. Meanwhile, Russell, on the other hand, got  divorced from his “Elvis" co-star Season Hubley   in 1983 after four years of marriage. So, they  found themselves recently single and auditioning   for the 1983 romance drama “Swing Shift.” They say  you grab the opportunity when it presents itself,   and for Hawn and Russell, they felt an instant  connection to each other and didn't hesitate   to make their relationship official. Despite never being married officially,   Hawn and Russell’s relationship remained strong  up to this day as they decided to stay committed   to each other. In fact, they believe that the  longevity of their relationship is due to the   fact that they didn't tie the knot. “If you like  your independence, there's something psychological   about not being married because it gives you the  freedom to make decisions one way or another,”   Hawn said at a film panel in 2016. In an interview  with People in December 2020, Russell revealed   that he and Hawn never felt the need to marry,  stating that a marriage certificate wasn't going   to create anything that otherwise they wouldn't  have. In 2023, Hawn said both of them decided not   to tie the knot after their experiences in their  previous marriages and how difficult it can be.  Since reconnecting, the couple  has played several roles together,   including in Nineteen Eighty-Four's “Swing  Shift” and Nineteen Eighty-Seven's “Overboard,”   both of which continued to display their chemistry  on the big screen. After three years of dating,   the couple welcomed their first child together,  Wyatt Russell, on July 10, 1986. They own homes   in Vancouver, British Columbia; Snowmass  Village, Colorado; Manhattan, New York;   Brentwood; and Palm Desert, California. Before Hawn began dating Russell,   she already had two children, Kate and Oliver  Hudson, from her second husband, Bill Hudson.   She said it was Russell’s amazing interaction  with her kids that made her fall in love with him.  They had learned to make their relationship  as beautiful and enjoyable as possible. After   six years of being together, they decided to talk  about a rather surprising topic. They teased the   audience at the 1989 Oscars by pretending  to discuss getting married on stage. The   audience became enthralled by this act, only to  be confronted with the harsh reality of it all.  Russell loved Hawn’s kids from her previous  marriage as much as he loved his. When they   agreed to be together, their kids became involved  too, becoming part of their blended family. Of the   four children in their family, Kate, who followed  in her mother’s footsteps and became an actor,   was the first to become a parent. She  welcomed her first child, a son, in 2003,   with her then-husband, Chris Robinson, making  Russell and Hawn grandparents for the first time.   Kate welcomed a second son with her ex-fiance Matt  Bellamy in 2011, and a daughter with her current   fiance Danny Fujikawain in 2018. Her brother  Oliver Hudson also has three kids, born between   2007 and 2013, with his partner Erinn Barlett. Meanwhile, Russell’s son, Wyatt Russell,   welcomed a son in 2021 with actor Meridith  Hagner. There is no news about whether or   not Boston Russell has any children. Russell’s relationships are not the   only fascinating thing about his life; he  admitted to being libertarian. In 2020,   he stated that celebrities should keep their  political opinions to themselves, believing   that negativity impacts their work. Russell is  also a hunter and a huge supporter of gun rights;   he believes that gun control will reduce  terrorism. He is also a FAA-licensed private   pilot with a single/multi-engine and instrument  rating and an Honorary Council Member of the   humanitarian aviation organization Wings of Hope.  He was inducted as part of the living legends   of aviation, receiving the “Aviation Mentor  Award” in 2010 from fellow actor John Travolta.  Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn seem to have  an almost perfect relationship alongside   their successful careers, but who was Goldie  Hawn before she crossed paths with Russell?   And what was her life like? Keep watching as  we take a walk through Goldie Hawn's life.   Goldie Hawn Hawn was born into a pretty religious family. She   discovered her passion for dancing at a very young  age and was privileged to explore her talents   right away. She began taking ballet lessons and  tap dancing as early as the age of three. In 1955,   she danced in Ballet Russes de Monte-Carlo's  production of The Nutcracker's Corps de Ballet.  She made her first stage debut in 1964,  playing Juliet in a Virginia Shakespeare   Festival production of “Romeo and Juliet.”  In 1964, Hawn decided it was time to open her   own ballet school, where she taught ballet  after dropping out of American University,   where she majored in drama. She made her  professional dancing debut in a production of   "Can-Can" at the New York Fair's Texas Pavilion.  She began working as a professional dancer a year   later and appeared as a go-go dancer in New York  City and at the Peppermint Box in New Jersey.  Goldie Hawn might be famous for her relationship  with Russell Kurt, but she has a successful   acting career too. She was known for her  versatility in the entertainment industry,   making waves as an actress, film director,  producer, and occasional singer. She is also   known as a Hollywood comedy star since  her big hit in 1980, “Private Benjamin.”  Determined to make it to Hollywood,  Hawn began her career as a dancer,   first in New York and then in Los Angeles. She  quickly rose to fame through her appearances   on the NBC sketch comedy program “Rowan &  Martin’s Laugh-In” from 1968 to 1970. Her   talent and comedic timing led her to receive  numerous accolades, including an Academy Award   and a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting  Actress for her performance in the film “Cactus   Flower” in 1969. She had the unique ability to  provoke laughter, even from the stone-hearted.   With a successful comedy career, Hawn decided to  flex her versatility by extending it to TV shows.  She began her acting career as a cast member on  the sitcom "Good Morning World" during the 1967   television season, portraying the girlfriend  of a radio disc jockey with a stereotypical   "Dumb Blonde" personality. She made her first  acting debut in “The One and Only Genuine,   Original Family Band” in 1968. In 1970, she  produced and starred in a comedy film. “Private   Benjamin” earned her a second Academy Award  nomination for Best Actress. In 1972, Hawn   recorded and released a solo country LP for Warner  Brothers, titled “Goldie," which was recorded   with the help of Dolly Parton and Buck Owens. AllMusic gave the album a favorable review,   calling it a sweetly endearing country-tinged  middle-of-the-road pop record.” Hawn’s popularity   did not end there; it continued into  the 1980s. In 1980, Hawn and actress   and singer Liza Minnelli launched a prime-time  variety special called Goldie and Liza Together,   which received four Emmy Award nominations. At the age of thirty-nine, Hawn posed for   the cover of Playboy Magazine January 1985 issue  and was the subject of Playboy's interview. After   Hawn starred in the movie “Housesitter,”  she disappeared from the screen for four   years while taking care of her mother, who was  battling cancer, but unfortunately, she passed   away in 1994. Hawn mourned for a while before she  decided it was time to pick up the broken pieces.  Hawn’s relationships and marriages had been an  endless roller coaster ride. She had dated quite a   number of famous men, including actor Mark Goddard  and singer Spiro Venduras. Her first husband,   Gus Trikonis, was a dancer who appeared as  a shark in “West Side Story.” However, their   marriage lasted for four years before Hawn decided  to separate from him. Afterwards, she embarked on   a dating spree, engaging in relationships with  Ted Grossman, Swedish Scott Bruno Wintzelland,   and Italian actor Florentino Nero. After she  finalized her divorce from Trikonis in June 1976,   Hawn married Hudson in July of the same  year. Together, they had two kids: a son,   Oliver, born on September 7, 1976, and a  daughter, Kate, born on April 19, 1979.  Finally, on August 15, 1980, the wind of divorce  swept through once more. Hawn went on to have   romantic relationships with more men, but this  time she extended her love life to different   ethnicities. She dated a French actor, Yvies  Rènier, and a Moroccan businessman, Victor Drai.  Hollywood has often viewed Hawn's relationship  with Russell as the epitome of perfection. Their   relationship seems fresh out of heaven to many  fans, but was that truly the case? In 2000 and   2004, speculations began to swirl about a  possible breakup between the power couple;   news outlets also reported that the couple was  on the verge of breaking up. Newsman Charles   Glass and Pakistan's former cricket player and  Prime Minister, Imran Khan, were associated with   Hawns during the alleged separation. But since  nobody knew the truth, these rumors persisted.  During an interview, Hawn revealed  that she has no plans to marry Russell,   stating that “she would have been long divorced  if she’d been married to him and that she and   Russell chose to stay together. They do  not think marriage cements relationships.  In 2003, Hawn founded the Hawn Foundation,  a nonprofit organization that provides youth   education programs with the intention of improving  academic performance through “life-enhancing   strategies for well-being. The Hawn Foundation has  supported research studies conducted by external   researchers to evaluate the effectiveness of  the educational program for children, called   Mind Up. Hawn is a huge supporter of the LGBT  community and has been speaking up in favor of it.  Kurt Russell’s almost 40-year-old relationship  with Hawn Goldie remained a source of inspiration   for their fans globally, who had been in awe  of how they managed to keep the relationship   together after so many years. However,  the devastating news of Russell's tragic   diagnosis suddenly casts a shadow over their  flawless relationship. What is this diagnosis?   Russell’s tragic diagnosis Russell has had the longest Hollywood career due   to his determination and resilience, but even the  most successful people face obstacles that could   end their careers. Russell’s tragic diagnosis  is one that has left many questions hanging:   What is wrong with the famous actor? Will  it be the end of his successful career?  In August 2021, Russell raised concern about  his health when he announced that he would   miss the 60th annual Western Heritage Awards for  a possible surgery on his hip. Although he hoped   that it could wait, his doctors advised him to  postpone the procedures. However, this was only   the beginning of a more serious illness. There has been speculation regarding Kurt   Russell’s health, particularly in relation to  his Preutz-Jeghers syndrome (PJS) diagnosis.   This rare genetic disorder manifests by creating  black spots on the skin and mucous membranes,   as well as polyps in the intestine and digestive  tracts, increasing the risk of various kinds   of cancer. These polyps can cause various  symptoms, such as abdominal pain, bleeding,   and bowel obstruction. Individuals with PJS  may develop characteristics like dark spots   on the lips, mouth, face, hands, and feet. There  have been reports of Kurt Russell showing signs   of lip sores and other facial injuries, further  confirming the speculations about his diagnosis.   His genetic condition, Peutz-Jegher syndrome,  could potentially be the cause of the sores.  Russell has been actively undergoing strict  surveillance treatment to manage his condition   and mitigate the risk of cancer. On a quest  to get the full medical care he needs,   Russell has postponed some of his professional  obligations to focus only on his health.  In addition to his PJS, there were rumors about  Russell’s suffering from necrotizing fasciitis,   a severe bacterial infection that destroys  tissues under the skin, but his primary   concern is his genetic condition, which needs  regular medical monitoring and management to   detect and address potential complications. Despite Russell’s tragic health challenges,   the iconic actor is still very active in the  film industry. He continued to work relentlessly   on diverse projects and enjoyed time with his  partner, Hawn, his children, and grandchildren.   His unwavering strength and resilience in the  face of his health challenges have become a   source of inspiration for his fans globally. In the 21st century, Kurt Russell's career has   strived beyond expectations. His enduring  appeal reaches audiences of all ages,   as evidenced by his work's success. His  enduring relationship with his partner,   Goldie Hawn, has consistently captured the  public's eye. They've become the couple   that fans have come to admire over the years. Russell's impact on the cinematic world extends   beyond his remarkable filmography. His knack  for adapting and excelling in different roles   and genres has etched an indelible mark on the  industry. Russell's legacy, as a cherished actor   with a career spanning decades, endured and served  as a source of influence and inspiration for the   emerging generations of actors and filmmakers. What do you think about Kurt Russell’s diagnosis?   Do you think it has the potential  to put an end to his acting career?   Thanks for watching! We hope you will join us  again for the next one. Don't forget to tell us   what you think in the comment below! Check out  our other uploads if you enjoyed this video.