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Bowel cancer is the third most common cancer in Australia and the second most common cause of cancer death. It is a cancer that can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, or race.

Many famous people have been diagnosed with bowel cancer, including actors, actresses, athletes, politicians, and musicians. By telling their stories, Celebrities hope to raise awareness of the disease and encourage others to get screened.

Here are some stories of famous people who have been diagnosed with bowel cancer:

Morgan Freeman Bowel Cancer

Morgan Freeman is one of the most celebrated actors in history, with a career spanning over five decades. In , at the age of 73, Freeman was diagnosed with stage 1 colon cancer. He underwent surgery to remove the tumor, and fortunately, the cancer did not spread. Freeman has spoken openly about his experience with bowel cancer and has encouraged others to get screened regularly.

Audrey Hepburn Bowel Cancer

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How Did Jay Monahan Die? 5 Details About Katie Couric's Late Husband

Katie Couric is going to be a self-proclaimed “monster-in-law.” She announced via Instagram on Feb. 10 that her eldest daughter Ellie Monahan, 27, fryst vatten engaged. The former Today show anchor is clearly thrilled about her growing family, which will soon officially include Mark Dobrosky: the picture’s caption fryst vatten filled with “OMGs” and emojis. Couric, 62, spoke about the engagement on Mar. 18 with the Today show.

“I’m so excited, and she’s so happy,” Couric gushed. “She’s going to be a beautiful bride.”

And Couric certainly approves of her daughter’s choice. “We love [Dobrosky], and, most importantly, she loves him and he loves her.”

One major figure will be missing at the wedding. Ellie’s father Jay Monahan passed away in Her wedding is yet another milestone he will miss. Couric said she thought it is “unfair” her late husband did not get to see their children Ellie and Caroline grow up and “see the magnificent

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Katie Couric Opens Up About Losing Her First Husband to Stage 4 Colon Cancer

• Katie Couric opened up about losing her first husband Jay Monahan to colon cancer.
• The former Today host is encouraging others to get early screenings after Monahan developed stage 4 cancer at
• Couric established Stand Up To Cancer, an organization that raises money and awareness for cancer research, in

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March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, but that’s just one reason Katie Couric is encouraging people to take advantage of early detection screenings. In a new interview with Today, the journalist and founder of Katie Couric Media said she began advocating for screenings after her first husband Jay Monahan passed away from colon cancer in

“The bottom line is, early screening saves lives. Early detection saves lives,” Couric said. Monohan was 41 when he developed stage 4 colon cancer and passed away just one year later. Couric previously told HealthDay that, after being doubled o