Johnny Ruffo shared a life update as he continues his battle with terminal brain cancer.
The former Home and Away star, 34, shared a series of photos on his Instagram account on Monday showing various memories he’s captured over the past few weeks.
In one photo, the star enjoyed a delicious meal with friend Tahnee Sims and her mother, while another pictured him sitting in a hospital chair during another round of chemotherapy.
Johnny, Tahnee and their mother also apparently attended Rod Stewart’s concert together.
“A few snaps from life lately,” he captioned the post.
Johnny Ruffo (pictured) has shared a life update as he continues his battle with terminal brain cancer. The former Home and Away star, 34, shared a series of photos on Monday showing various memories he’s captured over the past few weeks
Several friends and fans commented on his post praising his strength and courage.
“Keep fighting and stay strong,” one user wrote.
“Sending you so much love Johnny and family,” added another.
In one photo, the star enjoyed a delicious meal with friend Tahnee Sims (left) and her mother (center).
In March, Johnny began another round of chemotherapy and posted a photo of himself being treated in the hospital with his girlfriend Tahnee Sims by his side.
The actor put on a very brave face, smiling and giving thumbs up while sitting on a chair.
“Back in my favorite chair,” he wrote sarcastically alongside the hashtags #ihatethischair and #f**kcancer.
Sadness: Former home and away star Johnny Ruffo continues his battle with terminal brain cancer. He started another round of chemotherapy before the New Year and posted a picture of himself in hospital on Wednesday
TV star: The actor is best known for his role as Chris Harrington on the Seven Soap from 2013 to 2016 (pictured)
Tough time: Johnny’s longtime girlfriend Tahnee also shared a photo of Johnny lying in the hospital chair
Johnny’s longtime girlfriend, Tahnee, also shared a photo of Johnny lying in the hospital chair.
In December, the actor and singer celebrated another year of chemotherapy and revealed he was looking forward to taking a break over Christmas and spending time with family.
“Another year of chemotherapy is behind us. It wasn’t easy, but I made it,” he wrote at the time.
“I can’t wait to take a few weeks over Christmas and spend some well-deserved time with my family. #f**kcancer.’
Johnny confirmed in August 2022 that his brain tumor diagnosis was terminal and said he was worried how his girlfriend Tahnee would cope when he was gone.
Concerns: Johnny confirmed in August 2022 that his brain cancer diagnosis was terminal and said he was worried how his girlfriend Tahnee would cope when he was gone
Johnny was first diagnosed with brain cancer in 2017 after going to hospital with painful migraines
Creepy: In August this year he had emergency surgery and a 7cm brain tumor was surgically removed from his frontal lobe before undergoing chemotherapy and radiation therapy
Progression: Johnny went into remission months after his initial diagnosis in 2017, but revealed in November 2021 that the disease had returned
“You can only imagine how difficult it was for her,” he said on The Project.
“What’s really on my mind is I hate to say this, no matter how hard it might be for her if something happens to me.
“So it’s something I don’t want to think about. It just makes me a little emotional because I know something is going to happen eventually, whether it’s in a month or 10 years or 20 years.”
Johnny told then-host Carrie Bickmore that he was already past his life expectancy.
“It will get to me eventually, but I’m still fighting. Still kicking. Looking up my diagnosis and tumor, the average life expectancy was three years,” he said.
Johnny was first diagnosed with brain cancer in 2017 after going to hospital with painful migraines.
Tragedy: The former Dancing with the Stars contestant announced in August that his prognosis was terminal
In August that year he underwent emergency surgery and a 7cm brain tumor was surgically removed from his frontal lobe before undergoing chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
The former X Factor star went on to praise his partner Tahnee, calling her his “guardian angel”.
“She is here with every step I take,” he said. “I am so incredibly grateful to have her by my side, I don’t know what I would do without her.”
Johnny went into remission months after his initial diagnosis in 2017, but announced in November 2021 that the disease had returned.
Source: Daily Mail
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