The artist had survived an aneurysm a year and a half earlier; The fundraiser organized by the family has already raised R$595 thousand
The actor Erik Jensenwho played the character Steven Edwards in the series Walking Deadhe was diagnosed with cancer advanced colorectal disease. The information was shared through a “crowdfunding” organized by the artist’s wifealso an actress Jessica Vuoto. He had already survived an aneurysm a year and a half ago.
The crowdfunding campaign was created to support Erik’s treatment and so that the couple can support their 13-year-old daughter Sadie. According to Jessica, her husband receives health insurance from the actors’ union. Hollywoodbut because of strike and the two surgeries he will have to undergo, he could lose the benefit.
The “kitty” further explains that Erik and Jessica are “full-time freelance artists and live without the protection that long-term commercial work can provide.” “The lack of waste streams has profoundly affected Erik’s family in recent years, as it has affected many middle-class actors,” described the woman, who reported that the family lives in an “extremely precarious” financial condition.
To date, the campaign has raised $119,000, or approximately R$595,000, according to current pricing. The goal is for the family to raise $300,000, or almost R$1.5 million.
According to the description, the cancer has spread to his liver and Erik will undergo surgery to try to remove the tumor. Even during chemotherapy treatment he continues to work as a director and writer.
“He’s incredibly resilient and strong; Erik is a survivor,” he said in part. “Erik is young, has a loving family, and has so much more good work to do in the world.”
*Intern under the supervision of Charlise de Morais
Source: Terra
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