Michael Cahn December 28th, 2024 - 2:44 AM
According to Deadline, actor John Reardon (The Christmas Secret, I’ll Be Home for Christmas), known for his role in Hudson & Rex and several Hallmark Channel films, recently revealed his battle with tonsil cancer. In an emotional social media post, Reardon shared two photos, one showing him in a hospital bed and the other showing him reflecting on his journey to recovery.
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“Last night was my first night out after my recovery from tonsil cancer. Has been a long road between these two pictures and the difference is from the love and support I received from my people in my life,” he wrote, expressing gratitude to those who stood by him. “My amazing partner @officialmeghanory for taking on our whole world to help me get better. My brave kids who inspired me.”
He also thanked his family, saying, “My Dad who took me for a walk everyday even when it was hard for me to get out of bed – and I’m sure hard for him to see his son in pain. My Mom @ocean__cottage who made me soups and ginger honey tea and green juices so I could get calories into my body. My sister and brother @dr_laura_reardon @marcreardon81 who helped with the kids and the challenges of life when I couldn’t.”
Reardon extended his gratitude to his in-laws, nanny, neighbors and medical team: “All the amazing doctors, nurses, technicians, hospital workers, psychologists you are all my heroes and I thank you from the bottom of my heart.” He ended with a powerful message: “Kindness is an under appreciated quality in people. We should never under value it. Celebrate it and distribute it as much as possible. It is free and life changing. Happy Holidays.”
Reardon has starred in Hudson & Rex since 2019, portraying Detective Charlie Hudson alongside Rex, a German Shepherd dog. The show’s seventh season was confirmed in June and is set to premiere in 2025. Reardon recently appeared in the Hallmark movie Believe in Christmas alongside his wife, Meghan Ory (Once Upon a Time, Chesapeake Shores).
