Stefan Karl Stefansson's wife reveals 'LazyTown' actor is in final stages of cancer
Stefan Karl Stefansson who is best known for his role as Robbie Rotten in the TV show for children "LazyTown" is now in the final stages of cancer. The actor has been confined in the hospital for over two weeks already.
His wife Steinunn Olina posted this on Facebook saying, "On June 7, three liver tumors were removed. After the surgery, Stefan suffered an infection which lasted a week. Stephen has bile-duct cancer (Cholangiocarcinoma), a rare and little-known disease which has now advanced to stage four. Therefore, his life expectancy is sadly significantly reduced."
Olina sadly wrote how terrible it would be to explain to their children that their father would not live long. "Time is precious, and we have promised to enjoy it as much as we can. Death is strange — life is worth living!" Olina expressed.
Stefansson posted on Instagram thanking fans for their support, stating, "From the bottom of my heart I thank you for the support you provide me. You give me hope, and you all move me."
Stefansson is popular for playing the villain Robbie Rotten in the show "LazyTown" which ran fro
LazyTown actor Stefan Karl Stefansson in final stages of cancer
LazyTown star Stefan Karl Stefansson is in the final stages of cancer, his wife has said.
The actor played villain Robbie Rotten in the CBeebies show.
"Stefan has bile-duct cancer (cholangiocarcinoma), a rare and little-researched disease," his wife Steinunn Olina wrote on Facebook.
"The disease is now advanced to stage four, and therefore, his life expectancy is unfortunately significantly reduced."
One Twitter user wrote: "As a person who grown up watching LazyTown, Robbie Rotten will not just be in my memories, but will be in my heart too."
Friends and fans have raised more than $, (£,) to help support his treatment and care.
"Despite the best efforts of his excellent Icelandic medical team, and Stefan's personal heroism, there is no apparent cure," organiser Mark Valeti wrote on the fundraising page.
"There are always experimental processes, and they will be woven into the fabric of Stefan's care if at all possible."
"Love and humility are unusual and so helpful t
Stefan Karl Stefansson Health Condition: LazyTown Actor Has Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer, No Longer Responds to Treatment
By Clarissa Partosa, Christian Post Contributor
Stefan Karl Stefansson, known for playing Robbie Rotten in "Lazy Town," is currently battling stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Unfortunately, the actor's sickness is no longer responding to any of his treatments.
The actor, who is widely known for being Robbie Rotten and whose character won Reddit's "Meme of the Year" in , is currently fighting to live out stage 4 pancreatic cancer, the Inquisitr reported.
Stefansson was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in September last year and has undergone multiple surgeries and chemo treatments in the past nine months.
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On June 2, We The Unicorns acquired an update from Stefansson's representative, saying that they were hoping that it would be their last visit to the doctor regarding his cancer. However, his doctors found two tumors that had spread out in his body and had to be removed through surgery.
In a recent Fac
LazyTown actor Stefán Karl Stefánsson cause of death: What is bile duct cancer? Robbie Rotten actor’s cancer battle revealed
Stefán Karl Stefánsson has died following a long battle with cancer, a spokesperson for his family confirmed.
TMZ report Stefán died surrounded by his family and friends on Tuesday, 21 August.
According to the publication, Stefán battled with bile duct cancer for two years before his death.
From Stefan’s cause of death to battle with bile duct cancer, here’s all the details:
Stefán Karl Stefánsson cause of death
Stefan has died following a battle with cancer.
The actor was diagnosed with cancer in , and appeared to be recovering following surgery.
However, his cancer is said to have returned this year.
In March this year Stefán spoke about his diagnosis in a statement.
He wrote: “It's not until they tell you you're going to die soon that you realise how short life is.
“Time is the most valuable thing in life because it never comes back. And whether you spend it in the arms of a loved one or alone in a prison-cell, life is what you make of it. Dream big."
What is bile duct cancer?
The NHS explain: “C
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