The actor Erik Jensenwho played the character Steven Edwards in the series The walking deadHe was diagnosed with a Cancer advanced colorectal disease. The information was passed on via a “Crowdfunding” organized by the artist’s wifealso an actress Jessica Blank. He had already survived an aneurysm a year and a half ago.
The crowdfunding campaign was launched to support Erik’s treatment and for the couple to support their 13yearold daughter Sadie. According to Jessica, her husband has health insurance through the actors’ union. Hollywoodbut because of the hit and the two surgical procedures he has to undergo, he could lose the benefit.
“The Walking Dead” actor Erik Jensen has been diagnosed with advanced colon cancer. Photo: @ejensen123 via Instagram
The “Kitty” also states that Erik and Jessica “are fulltime freelance artists and live without the protection that longterm commercial work can provide.” “The lack of waste flow has deeply affected Erik’s family in recent years, as well as many working middleclass actors,” described the woman, who reported that the family lives in an “extremely precarious” financial situation.
To date, the campaign has raised $119,000 around R$595,000 at the current exchange rate. The goal is for the family to raise $300,000, or almost R$1.5 million.
According to the description, the cancer has spread to the liver and Erik will undergo surgery to try to remove the tumors. Even during chemotherapy, he continues to work as a director and author.
“He is incredibly resilient and strong; “Erik is a survivor,” one excerpt reads. “Erik is young, has a loving family and there is a lot more good work in the world.”
*Intern led by Charlise de Morais