Who is 'The Young and the Restless' star Eric Braeden's wife? Actor to continue working despite cancer diagnosis
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Eric Braeden reportedly announced on Friday, April 21, that he had been diagnosed with cancer. 'The Young And The Restless' actor shared a video on his official Facebook account, stating that he was currently undergoing six weeks of immunotherapy treatment. The actor found out he had cancer when his bladder problems got worse after a knee surgery. Despite the diagnosis, the actor plans to continue working thanks to his wife, who has been like a rock throughout their marriage.
Some marriages do not last long in Hollywood, but Braeden and his wife, Dale Russell Gudegast, who have been married for 57 years, prove not all marriages are on shaky ground in Tinseltown.
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Who is Dale Russell Gudegast?
Gudegast was Braeden's college sweetheart. The couple got married in 1966. Gudegast is an actress best known for her role in the 2001 movie 'Holiday in the Sun', which starred Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. She is known for being a pillar of strength and support for Braeden, as she was the one who advised him not to leave 'The Young And The Restless'. The actor played Victor Newman on the show for 43 seasons, cementing his status as a star.
Do Eric Braeden and Dale Russell Gudegast have children?
Gudegast and Braeden have a son, Christian, who is a director. He is best known for directing the 2018 movie 'Den of Thieves' starring Gerard Butler. The couple have three granddaughters.
Does Eric Braeden have cancer?
Braeden explained that he had been facing a problem of frequent urination. This got worse over time and soon he needed to pee "every half hour." He visited a urologist, who suggested he underwent a UroLift procedure for his issues. After the procedure, when he visited the doctor’s office again for another thorough examination, he was told he had cancer. A week later, the biopsy reports showed that Braeden had cancer cells near the bladder.
Braeden said on Facebook, “I’ve learned now to listen to my body more, and not go all out," adding, "So if you’ve seen me a little under the weather, yeah, I have been, but I will lick this. This b*****d ain't going to get me, I’m going to get it.”
Despite the sobering news, Braeden is still pretty active at work and continues to play his character on 'The Young and the Restless'. In an interview, he said, "I still am happy to be able to go work. That I enjoy. It distracts me, I love acting, I love knowing I entertain people. I love your support – it means a lot," per Deadline.