cancer - a form of cancer with slim odds of survival. Little was said about Ben Gazzara's death but his attorney revealed to various media outlets that the 81-year-old died from the disease in Manhattan hospital.
Pancreatic cancer starts in the pancreas - an organ that produces enzymes for breaking down food as well as the hormones such as insulin, which help to regulate blood sugar.
This wasn't the first time the star had fought cancer. He was reportedly diagnosed with throat cancer in 1999 but survived the condition.
He also reportedly suffered a stroke in 2005. Despite his previous health conditions, Gazzara continued to work into his 70s and 80s, going on to film Dogville in 2003 alongside Nicole Kidman and 13 in 2010. READ MORE: Hair loss: Three 'hair-care' habits found to be 'responsible' for permanent hair lossUnfortunately, according to Cancer Research UK, only five percent of people diagnosed with pancreatic cancer are predicted to survive 10 years or more.
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