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Jane Fonda, 85, admits she’s “ready” to die in statement
Jane Fonda has been a famous celebrity for a very long time.
Even if she continues to work, it’s safe to say she’s in the twilight of her career at 85.
While her late age and repeated health scares have alarmed some admirers, the actress recently opened up about her emotions about death, maintaining she is “not scared.”
Fonda has spent virtually her entire life in the spotlight, and she hopes to utilize her remaining time on Earth to emphasize the importance of celebrities using their voices to advocate for important causes.
During a recent interview, the Grace and Frankie star stated that she is “not afraid of death,” but that she will die “sooner rather than later.”
Fonda disclosed in September of last year that she had been diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin lymphoma. She stated openly to Entertainment Tonight: “I’m not going to be around for much longer.”
She continued: “When you get to be my age, you better be aware of the amount of time that is behind you, as opposed to in front of you. I mean, that’s just realistic.”
After announcing her cancer diagnosis, Fonda revealed that was would be undergoing chemotherapy treatment.
“So, my dear friends, I have something personal I want to share,” she wrote on Instagram at the time. “I’ve been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and have started chemo treatments.
“This is a very treatable cancer. 80% of people survive, so I feel very lucky.
“I’m also lucky because I have health insurance and access to the best doctors and treatments. I realise, and it’s painful, that I am privileged in this. Almost every family in America has had to deal with cancer at one time or another and far too many don’t have access to the quality health care I am receiving and this is not right.”
“I’m ready,” she told ET! “I’ve had a great life.
“Not that I want to go, but I’m aware that it’s going to be sooner rather than later.”
Fortunately, Fonda responded well to her chemotherapy. In a December post on her website, the actress wrote: “Last week I was told by my oncologist that my cancer is in remission and I can discontinue chemo. I am feeling so blessed, so fortunate.“
She may be blessed, but the 85-year-old has stated that she has no fear of death.The Academy Award winner believes that death is an adventure and that she is “not afraid of dying.”
“I kind of, you know… I don’t want to go – I still have a lot to do,” Fonda said during an appearance on Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace.
“What I’m really scared of is getting to the end of life with a lot of regrets when there’s no time to do anything about it.”
Fonda admitted that she has “very few regrets,” although she “wishes” she could have been a different “kind of mother” to her children when they were younger.
“I have great, great children, talented, smart – and I I just didn’t know how to do it,” she said.
I for one will certainly miss the legendary Jane Fonda when she’s gone.
How about you? Are you a fan? Let us know in the comments box if you are. Meanwhile, share this article on Facebook to praise Fonda for all her fantastic work!
Al
August 25, 2023 at 7:27 pm
I won’t be missing her. Her role as Hannoy Jane is a disgrace!
Debbie Roland
August 25, 2023 at 7:38 pm
I am sorry she is sick and has. Limited time. I sure wish she would she is sorry about what she did to those soldiers in Vietnam.
Suzanne Irland
August 25, 2023 at 7:46 pm
I do like Kane Gonda very much. Like her I am nearing the end of my life and I am not afraid of going. Jane has given me a greater feeling about my death….I can now think of it as an adventure! Bless her!
LeRoy Kettering
August 25, 2023 at 7:53 pm
I for one could care less about Hanoi Jane Fonda Yes I was overseas when she was- only at a different base I have never cared for her and never will and yes I had cancer and radiation also but I never made a big deal out of it
Brenna williams
August 25, 2023 at 7:57 pm
I do not care for her, especially how she treated some of our POW soldiers!!
Kathy Branch
August 25, 2023 at 7:59 pm
Sorry about her condition, but I have no respect for Hanoi Jane.She should not have bee let back into our country. I lost 4 good friends over there/.
Kenn Lynn
August 25, 2023 at 8:00 pm
She chose the wide path instead of the narrow path. A pity.
Betty tanner
August 25, 2023 at 8:10 pm
Sending prays💜🙏✝️
Michalak Thomas
August 25, 2023 at 9:26 pm
She is a traitor. No one should be offering her work. If they do then they are traitors as well. She doesn’t deserve the success America has gifted her with. She does not love America. Why would anyone listen to her or care about her problems. Because She is a TRAITOR!
Robert Fortner
August 25, 2023 at 9:32 pm
Great Lady, Great Actress, may the Lord be with you Always!
Sharon Dowse
August 25, 2023 at 10:02 pm
All I can say is, payback is hell. I hope when she gets to the pearly gate, there is a Viet Nam vet waiting for her.
Trontor Vilpweep
August 26, 2023 at 12:33 am
I wouldn’t give that witch the right time of day after what so did to our troops! She can go pound sand the old communist skank!!!!
Love and kisses….Viet Nom Bob!!!!!!
Mary Demoss
August 26, 2023 at 1:53 am
Always loved Jane Fonda! I hope she will be here a long long time!
I admire her and love her movies and am a big fan of hers!!
She is a great actress and I hope she will be here a long time!!
she’s the best!!
Judith Bullis
August 26, 2023 at 8:36 pm
I amNOT a fan of traitor Jane Fonda!
My husband lost many of his classmates from West Point. Her actions were despicable!
Jeff Simmons
August 27, 2023 at 10:11 pm
Hanoi Jane Fonda is going straight to hell for her adventure of going to Vietnam during the war and sitting in an anti aircraft gun and criticizing American POWs she will go to hell because she showed that she was low life garbage and turned on her own people