Harvey Weinstein diagnosed with bone marrow cancer while serving prison sentence in New York

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Harvey Weinstein, 72, has been diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia, a type of bone marrow cancer, while serving time in a New York prison. He is currently undergoing treatment for this condition. Weinstein's health issues have worsened over the years, including previous hospitalizations for COVID-19 and pneumonia. He also suffers from diabetes, high blood pressure, and other ailments, and had heart surgery in September. In addition to his health struggles, Weinstein faces ongoing legal challenges, including a retrial for sexual assault charges. His previous conviction was overturned earlier this year, but he continues to deny all allegations.


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