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‘The Golden Bachelor’ Gerry Turner Reveals Bone Marrow Cancer Diagnosis

Rolling Stone
Story by Daniel Kreps
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Gerry Turner, the golden oldie of 'The Golden Bachelor,' opens up about his bone marrow cancer diagnosis and its impact on his reality TV romance.
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  • The 70-year-old leading man revealed he was diagnosed with a form of bone marrow cancer earlier this year, a health crisis that contributed to his divorce from Theresa Nist, the winner of his season.
  • Despite his battle with the disease, Turner is forging ahead, telling fans 'I'm going to keep fighting' and that he hopes his story can inspire others facing similar challenges.
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Gerry Turner, Theresa Nist, The Golden Bachelor
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