Eric Idle Says 'Masked Singer' Experience 'Changed My Life' After Surviving Pancreatic Cancer (Exclusive)
etonline.commay have been brief, iconic comedian Eric Idle says the experience was truly meaningful following his successful battle with pancreatic cancer.The star opened up for the first time about his health journey, and he spoke with ET ahead of Tuesday's premiere — where he was unmasked as Hedgehog — about the role the show has played in his life.«The whole thing was very Zen.
I really liked it. It changed my life to be honest,» Idle said of his time on the Fox reality competition series. «I had pancreatic cancer, and I have been very fortunate and lucky to survive, it was caught early, I had a big operation at Cedars and they saved my life, and I hadn't told anybody.»According to Idle, he was visiting his doctor following his surgery and he «plucked up the courage to ask my doctor how long I had.»«He said, 'Oh at least 10 years.
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